Show notes
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 to exercise our empathy muscles. Then, Leslie John answers listener questions about the benefits of opening up to others, in our latest installment of Your Questions Answered. Hidden Brain is now on YouTube! Check out our channel and subscribe so you don't miss any of our videos: Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+
Highlighted moments
people who are extraordinarily empathic towards people in their group, even if they're also empathic towards outsiders, are unwilling to compromise, unwilling to do anything that could threaten their own tribe.
“we think way too much about the content and not enough about the gesture of disclosure”
“your status has a big impact on what's safe and generally as you move higher up the status pole it's more safe to reveal sensitive things”
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