Episode
Selects: How Empathy Works
1:01:28
Published: Sat Oct 02 2021
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Empathy can often be confused with sympathy and regular old compassion. But it's not exactly either one of those. Some say a lack of empathy can indicate sociopathic tendencies, but that's not always true either. So what is empathy and what makes someone prone to empathize? Listen in to this classic episode to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This episode explores the relationship between our brains and experiences and asks thought-provoking questions like whether we can create new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
Summary
This episode explores the relationship between our brains and experiences and asks thought-provoking questions like whether we can create new senses for humans. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in our lives.
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The host discusses the importance of having empathy in political discourse and understanding the viewpoint of those who have different political opinions, particularly regarding the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
02:10 - 05:17 (03:06)
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The host discusses the importance of having empathy in political discourse and understanding the viewpoint of those who have different political opinions, particularly regarding the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
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Understanding the difference between cognitive and affective empathy is important as they both play a significant role in how we connect and communicate with others.
05:17 - 10:22 (05:05)
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Understanding the difference between cognitive and affective empathy is important as they both play a significant role in how we connect and communicate with others. There is still some confusion between basic terms like empathy and sympathy, which is why more research needs to be done in this field.
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Paul Bloom challenges the idea of emotional empathy, arguing that it is narrow and biased towards helping those who are similar to ourselves.
10:22 - 14:47 (04:25)
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Paul Bloom challenges the idea of emotional empathy, arguing that it is narrow and biased towards helping those who are similar to ourselves. He believes that cognitive empathy, the ability to understand and consider someone else's perspective, is a more valuable skill to cultivate.
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Franz de Waal's studies have shown that empathy and in-group/out-group behaviors have evolved over a long period of time in both humans and great apes.
14:47 - 19:35 (04:47)
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Franz de Waal's studies have shown that empathy and in-group/out-group behaviors have evolved over a long period of time in both humans and great apes. Empathy has its limitations, however, as it may not extend across perceived group boundaries.
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The concept of mirror neurons was discussed by philosopher Adam Smith many years ago when he referred to persons of delicate fibers.
19:35 - 27:25 (07:50)
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The concept of mirror neurons was discussed by philosopher Adam Smith many years ago when he referred to persons of delicate fibers. Recent studies have also shown that white people tend to react with more empathy towards others of the same race.
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Researchers have found that individuals with denser insular cortexes have effective empathy, while those with dense mid-singulate cortices have serious cognitive empathy.
27:25 - 31:35 (04:09)
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Researchers have found that individuals with denser insular cortexes have effective empathy, while those with dense mid-singulate cortices have serious cognitive empathy. This was deduced after conducting trials which involved applying stimuli to different people and observing the same circuit to light up in the brain consistently.
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Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
31:35 - 37:15 (05:39)
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Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
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This episode discusses effective empathy, bullying behaviors, and the biological connection between empathy and gender differences in adolescence.
37:15 - 45:33 (08:18)
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This episode discusses effective empathy, bullying behaviors, and the biological connection between empathy and gender differences in adolescence.
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Studies have found that increasing empathy in people can increase their hostility towards out groups.
45:34 - 53:01 (07:26)
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Studies have found that increasing empathy in people can increase their hostility towards out groups. Empathy is learned from being empathized with, usually from parents and other adults when we are babies.
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Different types of empathy or different techniques for empathy to produce empathy can be learned and taught, with the goal of valuing other people for the very fact that they are human beings.
53:02 - 57:27 (04:25)
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Different types of empathy or different techniques for empathy to produce empathy can be learned and taught, with the goal of valuing other people for the very fact that they are human beings. It is also observed that different kinds of empathy can be divided among genders.
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Learn about the exploration of the brain and its abilities in unique ways with a new iHeartRadio podcast.
57:27 - 1:00:06 (02:39)
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Learn about the exploration of the brain and its abilities in unique ways with a new iHeartRadio podcast. It will cover questions such as creating new senses for human beings, and will feature Wells Adams and Tyler Florence from "Two Dudes in a Kitchen."