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What skill do you believe everyone should possess? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I see plenty of Empathy in the world, compassion is what we need I think. Empathy ironically makes people egotistical becaause if the feeling they emphesize with is bad they might blame the victom for transmitting them 'bad vibes' for instance. Or you might make an unfair decision because it appealed to your emotions. However with compassion you recognize someone is in need of help and try to provide that help, sidestepping all sorts of nasty pitfalls and leaving you a lot chiller.