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Paul Bloom on Empathy

Feb 27, 2017 · 01:08:24
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✨ AI Summary
  • Paul Bloom argues empathy is a poor guide for policy.
  • Reason and compassion are better guides than empathy.
  • Key takeaway: Effective altruism relies on rational calculation, not just feeling.

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