The finite nature of emotional resources is what creates the obligation to choose wisely. (counter argument)
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The only thing that's really finite about it is time. But empathy itself is not finite; having empathy for person A does not reduce the empathy available for person B. On the contrary, practising empathy makes it easier, and thus more readily available.
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You mean compassion? I find that empathy is not only finite but very limited.
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Seeing things from others' points of view is only as limited as you want it to be (lifespan notwithstanding).
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It can feel liberating to stop assuming the responsibility of determining who deserves to thrive.http://www.athomeinyourlife.com/blog/airport-insecurity …
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Late on this one--had to think. Seems like empathy demands we realize that most negative actions are the result of a "program" the user downloaded somehow (genetically or thru environ). We all run crappy programs, so u can always empathize with that shared blindness and naivety.
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True, albeit we must attempt to keep a sense of moral proportion. Hence, there is a necessary element of triage.
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It actually depends. Empathy as «feeling with», as immersion in the fate of other humans, is a finite resepurce indeed, and not managing it is likely to make you both exhausted and immoral. See Paul Bloom.
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I've had major depression for years lol my empathy and compassion are definitely limited
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This sounds noble and fine and like we should all just get with-it, but everything human has limits. Your concerns, whilst doubtless seeming genuine and boundless, soon run into hard limits of time, attention & resources. To say nothing of the dangers of good intentions.
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