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Psychopolitics: Empathy's Downsides (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)
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Psychopolitics: Empathy's Downsides (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)

A new study says empathy can increase political polarization ... How empathy operates in today’s political environment ... Is cognitive empathy a form of intelligence? ... The Machiavellian uses of cognitive empathy ... A counterproductive #Resistance view of Trump supporters ... Paul doesn't understand how anyone can still support Trump ... Why "dehumanization" isn't the real problem ... Paul's core message: "Don't listen to your heart" ...

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