Empathy is not a finite resource. You don’t need to triage your compassion. To reserve your concern only for the most deserving is to do nothing but ration infinite imagination.
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Some people clearly need more help than others, so, while I agree that we could prioritise material aid and psychological support for some people over others, I see no reason to prioritise empathy itself. Understanding does not need to be rationed.
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No: - limit on human capacity for understanding; or - assumption that we need moral triage Observe: - as a practical matter: ppl make choices about who they're gonna try to empathise with Reckon: - more conscious awareness of the choice-making process is desirable
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