Empathy
Why Empathy Is Bad
In a new book, a professor argues that empathy can fuel prejudice, tribalism, and violence. He says it also assisted Donald Trump's rise.
A Fiery Attack on Gender Norms | TCP Meets Cassils
Personal trainer-turned-performance artist Cassils gives us a window into how strict physical training tests the limits of not only endurance, but empathy.
Magnum Photographers On Their Most Empathetic Image
From Bruce Davidson's picture of Coney Island's fireworks to David Alan Harvey's French teenagers smoking and kissing, each tells a story about a moment of connection.
Wealthy People Don’t Notice Other Human Beings, Study Says
According to a recent study, people who associate themselves with a higher social class tend to care less about others than people in lower social classes.
Director Barry Jenkins on Creating Empathy Through His Film 'Moonlight'
We sat down with the director to chat about his fantastic new coming-of-age drama about a boy grappling with his identity and sexuality in a rough Miami neighborhood.
What It's Like to Be an Empath
If you feel the Earth's pain before an earthquake or have a panic attack because someone near you is anxious, you might be an empath too.
What Women Want in Their Male Friends
A new study shows boys with higher empathy have more female friends.
Poll Finds Most Native Americans Don't Care About "Redskins" Nickname
A new poll finds that nine in ten Native Americans are not offended by Washington's team name.
Throwback Thursday: Hideki Irabu Signs His Yankees Contract And Seals His Fate
This week in 1997, Hideki Irabu signed a deal that set him up as the next great Yankees ace. It only got darker from there, in ways that still confound years later.
We Meet a Guy Traveling the World in Search of the Best Pizza on Today's 'Daily VICE'
Then, Motherboard weighs the arguments against panda conservation and the Creators Project explains how virtual reality will change the future of storytelling.
You Can Now ‘Love’ or Be Angry At Facebook News Feed Stories
After several months of testing, Facebook Reactions lets users respond to News Feed stories with more emotions than a mere “Like.”
Researchers Threatened a Robot With a Knife to See If Humans Cared
The first neurophysiological evidence of humans’ ability to feel for robots.