Human Parts
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Human Parts

Humans 101

Empathy Is Overrated

Our actions matter more than how we feel

I used to know this guy, Steven, who was very invested in thinking of himself as “an empath.” Actually, I’ve known a lot of people like that. I hang around artists, actors, and queer people who read a lot of self-help books; in those circles, identifying as an empath is common. But when I think about the…

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