Empathy

We’ve received a ton of responses over the last few days about our stories on the supposed death of irony, teaching empathy to kids, and more. Takeaway host  John Hockenberry  runs through some of our favorites.

Is empathy inherited? Is it taught? Dr. Perri Klass shared her thoughts and recent findings with the Takeaway and  listeners are sharing their opinions. Caroline from Detroit says:   “I think empathy comes more naturally to kids and we have to be retaught it as we get older.” Bruce from the Florida Keys agrees:   “Empathy like sociopathy […]

Decisions to act out of kindness, compassion, and concern confront us regularly in our lives. They vary in scale and impact, from the choice to hold the door to choosing to help someone in grave danger. In moments of empathy, our emotions go a step further. Beyond sympathy, empathy allows us to share and experience […]