The Empathy Gym

Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain Media

May 18, 202601:28:39Science & Medicine

Some people are good at putting themselves in another person's shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that empathy isn't a fixed trait. This week, we revisit a favorite episode about how...

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