Oh Abi is it already Friday? 😮
This topic is pretty interesting to me and I often think about it, because it looks like today is some kind of a trend to be cold and "suddenly I felt nothing'' person.
I didn't know about that experiment with people from different nations, but it seems logical as we can see when some terrorist attack happens in Europe and comparing it to some attack in Africa for example - people and news and social networks will always show more compassion to Europe. It's interesting social phenomenon.
No matter how much empathy is important (and it is, pretty much), I think that it can be often misused for placing ideas like political correctness or some other ideas by governments for manipulation of a society.
But enough of conspiracy theories, I'm glad to see another article of yours :)
Hope you are well,
Wish you all the best 😊😊
Hey @nikolanikola 😊
It's so good to see your comment. And what a comment! I like how you used a relevant, relatable example to illustrate the study by Riva and Andrigetto. That is a line of study that explores issues like the one you raised here as well as those regarding prejudice. It is definitely a delicate topic. Because when you approach it from an evolutionary perspective you understand why this is the case.
However, this doesn't justify the atrocities that still take place around the world as a result of intergroup conflicts. Especially now that we know better. But like you said, when it becomes political ... well, yeah it is whole different situation.
I am glad to hear you find this topic interesting. There are so many different ways psychology can address empathy (neuropsychology, cognitive, developmental etc..), without a doubt, the social perspective is the one that fascinates me the most.
Everything is fine over here and I hope this is the same for you and all your loved ones too! Oh, and before I forget: Look 😘 😘 Two! 😏 I am obviously feeling generous today! :P
It's possible that it has some cultural aspect - looks like people react only on something they can relate to, like when you see meme pages on facebook, lot of them have stupid jokes and aren't actually funny at all, but people laugh because they see themselves in those situations.
I'm fine as usual :)
Wait, I'm not sure if I see well, is it possible that I got two kisses from Abigail?!
Omg this is me right now:
You are obviously feeling some kind of an empathy today 😛😘 😘
Owwww ...
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