The hottest Empathy Substack posts right now

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Happy New Year to YOU! A Few Thoughts on Contagious Empathy and New Beginnings

Tessa Fights Robots • 21 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Empathy Philosophy Personal Growth Spirituality
  1. Empathy is important for humanity. It helps us connect even through tough times.
  2. Going through hard situations drives personal growth. We need to focus on understanding ourselves and our experiences.
  3. Even when things feel bad, remember you are not alone. There are supportive forces around you encouraging your journey.

AI as the Worst Parasocial Relationship

From the New World • 177 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Social media Empathy Artificial Intelligence
  1. AI can displace problems with lesser problems in various aspects of life, including machine learning and relationships.
  2. AI's ability to mass-produce intimate relationships raises concerns, but similar issues already exist in politics and media.
  3. AI's impact on empathy and parasocial relationships leads to discussions on societal values and preferences for real vs. artificial connections.
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RDEL #10: How much does task significance improve performance?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
💼 Business Leadership Research Engineering Productivity Empathy
  1. Connecting work with impact significantly improves performance. Demonstrated impact on performance by showing employees how their work benefits others.
  2. Engineers can lose empathy for the significance of their work especially on internal-facing teams. Engineering managers must find ways to connect engineering work with the end user to boost performance.
  3. Tying engineering tasks to real outcomes for customers boosts empathy and productivity. Strategies like sharing customer feedback and shadowing customer success teams can help engineers understand the impact of their work.

The human side of AI

10x your mind • 19 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Empathy Patience
  1. AI can have human-like qualities like empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence, making it a valuable companion in various aspects of life.
  2. AI shows potential to reduce bias in areas like hiring and provide consistent, personalized experiences in fields such as customer service, education, and healthcare.
  3. AI possesses superior abilities such as infinite patience, constant learning and adaptability, superior memory, and logical yet emotionally intelligent decision-making.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Can Psychedelics Deflate the Biggest Ego of Them All?

Tripsitter • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Narcissism Empathy Therapy Research
  1. Narcissism is a spectrum that ranges from mild traits to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), requiring specific conditions for diagnosis.
  2. Psychedelics show potential in addressing narcissism through enhancing empathy, inducing awe and ego dissolution, and promoting connectedness and transcendence.
  3. Psychedelics can aid in reducing narcissistic traits, but long-lasting change requires post-experience integration and may be challenging due to the complexity of NPD in therapeutic settings.

How to have rizz: a protocol for connecting with others | #54

The Pole • 1 HN point • 26 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotional Health Therapy Self-Improvement Communication Skills Empathy
  1. Being yourself is key to connecting, but if you struggle with it, seek support like therapy for personal growth.
  2. Transparent and consistent behavior is valued in building relationships, avoiding narrative manipulation and inauthentic actions.
  3. Acknowledging and respecting both your own and others' feelings is crucial for genuine connections, avoiding emotional abuse and invalidation.

What explains the outsized success of autistic applicants to college

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 2 HN points • 25 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism Mental health Neurodiversity Empathy
  1. OCD can lead to inventive success, offering fulfillment through consistency and trial-and-error problem solving.
  2. ADHD can result in hyperfocus on interesting topics, which is valued by top colleges seeking specialist applicants.
  3. Dyslexia can lead to information-driven learning style, allowing autistic individuals to excel in academia by quickly grasping and utilizing information to share ideas.

Influence through Connection

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Relationships Self-Improvement Empathy Communication
  1. Focus on connecting with others rather than just being right. Convince through building relationships.
  2. Utilize affinity bias by finding common ground with others to create connections. Small shared interests can make a big difference in building bridges.
  3. Seek common ground and focus on mutual success to overcome conflicts and enhance relationships. Emphasize understanding the other party's incentives and goals.

🦾 Deepfakes, Empathy & OpenAI Updates

HackerPulse Dispatch • 5 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Deepfakes Empathy OpenAI Memory
  1. OpenAI disrupted five state-affiliated malicious actors exploiting AI services, demonstrating a commitment to ethical AI.
  2. ImplicitDeepfake1 merges deepfake tech with Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting for advanced 3D avatar creation and gaming.
  3. LAION introduced BUD-E, an AI assistant focusing on real-time responses with natural voice, empathy, & emotional intelligence.

politics and empathy

Midnight Musings • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Empathy Polarization Community Worldviews
  1. It's important to focus on big ideas and worldviews rather than just specific policies. Talking about why we believe what we do can help us find common ground.
  2. True community cannot exist if we only care for people who think like us. We need to extend love and safety to everyone, even those we disagree with.
  3. Listening to personal stories is vital. Hearing from people's experiences can guide us in creating a supportive environment, especially for those facing challenges.

Leading with Empathy

The Future CEO • 1 HN point • 11 Apr 24
💼 Business Leadership Workplace dynamics Empathy Management Professional development
  1. Understanding how to ask for help and support others in the workplace is crucial to building a positive culture.
  2. There are diverse reasons individuals seek help, from coping with pressures to fostering a sense of belonging and support.
  3. True support extends beyond technical problem-solving; it involves active listening, empathy, and understanding unique perspectives to provide meaningful help.

Language, perception, and empathy: Ukrainian's gaze

zverok on lucid code • 4 HN points • 16 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Language Perception Empathy War Community
  1. The rejected talk proposal at a Ruby conference focused on language evolution and empathy from the perspective of a Ukrainian experiencing war.
  2. The author reflects on the community's response to the war and discusses the challenge of coping with huge events like genocide.
  3. Connecting code clarity to truth, the author urges vigilance in recognizing when old thinking frameworks no longer align with new realities.

[ChatGPT-generated] The Fine Line of Comedy: Navigating Acceptable and Unacceptable Jokes

PseudoFreedom • 5 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Comedy Social Issues Inclusivity Empathy Self-awareness
  1. Comedians should be mindful of the context in which they operate when creating jokes.
  2. Comedy should focus on challenging power structures and giving voice to marginalized communities.
  3. Consent, empathy, and respect for boundaries are crucial in comedy to avoid crossing into offensive territory.

GRANTED: When to trust your gut and how to get people to embrace change

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 29 Nov 18
💼 Business Leadership Decision-making Company Culture Empathy Personal Development
  1. Hire based on motivation and ability to learn rather than talent or credentials to be future-ready.
  2. Trust your gut only in predictable environments with regular practice and immediate feedback; if not, gather evidence to test your intuition.
  3. Encourage employees to speak up by rewarding them for raising problems, concerns, suggestions, and solutions to foster a positive company culture.

Neurochemistry of Positive Conversations and Empathetic Listening for Lasting Happiness

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neurochemistry Empathy Happiness Listening
  1. Understanding the role of hormones like oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol in conversations helps us comprehend how these chemicals shape our interactions and emotional responses.
  2. Recognizing the profound influence of oxytocin on empathy and trust in conversations enlightens us on how this hormone enhances connections and understanding.
  3. Engaging in empathetic listening, promoting oxytocin release, and creating positive communication environments can lead to lasting happiness and stronger relationships.

In Defense of Fiction

inventio • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Fiction Empathy Humanity Society
  1. Fiction can offer unique insights into the human experience and provide a break from our data-filled lives.
  2. Novels can help generate cognitive empathy and understanding, fostering a deeper connection with others.
  3. Reading fiction may help combat social media polarization and encourage a more nuanced understanding of human complexity.

How Adam Smith’s Theory of Human Nature Can Help Us Be More “Lovely”

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Human nature Kindness Empathy Acceptance Relationships
  1. Adam Smith promoted the idea of being 'lovely' by showing kindness, generosity, humility, and empathy towards others.
  2. To be 'lovely' in our daily lives, we can get involved with our community, understand diverse perspectives, and be mindful of our actions to create positive relationships.
  3. Striving to be 'lovely' according to Adam Smith can lead to more positive relationships, understanding between different groups, and a harmonious society.

An Introduction to Stoic Justice

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Ethics Justice Stoicism Virtue Empathy
  1. Stoic justice focuses on promoting principles like justice, equity, and fairness to achieve happiness and inner peace.
  2. Stoic justice emphasizes cultivating respect for others, promoting self-control and moderation, fostering humility, and encouraging empathy towards others' struggles and suffering.
  3. By embracing the values of Stoic justice, such as respect, self-control, humility, and empathy, we can work towards creating a more just and equal society where everyone's basic needs are met.

GRANTED: November newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 14
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Work Empathy Public Speaking Friendship
  1. The Benjamin Franklin Effect describes how someone turned a hater into a fan through giving, backed by psychological research.
  2. Social media affects our friendships and social interactions, impacting how many true friends we can have.
  3. Empathy is a crucial quality often misunderstood by leaders, leading to broken relationships and communication breakdowns.