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Tag: empathy
Adele’s ’30’: The Psychology of Why Sad Songs Make Us Feel Good
It may seem odd that we get pleasure from sad songs.
Vernacular of Grief
'I'm looking for an unassuming vernacular that demands a distinction – between the griefs one can write about and the griefs one just ought to feel.'
Everything That’s Wrong With Sentencing a White Supremacist to Read Jane Austen and Charles Dickens
In the UK, 21-year-old Ben John – convicted of possessing a bomb-making manual – was asked by judge to read 'Pride and Prejudice', 'A Tale of Two Cities' and …
IQ Tests: Are Humans Getting Smarter?
Or have we reached peak human intelligence?
‘Why Should We Care?’
A poem on a lack of empathy in the midst of a crisis.
A Bird’s-Eye View From Chattarpur Metro Station
Part observation and part rumination, a poem on religion, rationality, empathy and hypocrisy.
Empathy in Conservation: Why the World Needs More Stories Like ‘My Octopus Teacher’
Some scientists say attributing 'human-like' qualities to animals is misleading. Others say it's a great tool for conservation. Either way, the Netflix hit 'My Octopus Teacher' has a positive …
‘No One Loves You’
A poem on growing up as a girl and inner conflicts that are yet to be resolved.
Then There Was No One Left to Speak For Me
The world is flocking towards fascist leaders, and bystander engagement is crucial at this time.