It can be a temporary thing, or result from trauma. It is an evolutive advantage for a population for it’s people to have empathy. On an individual level, it has a cost so when an individual is in survival mode, they will let go of empathy.
Artificial scarcity and intentionally putting oneself in scarcity situation (ex: putting all your economies towards starting a business) makes it more likely one will lose their capacity for empathy.
Very interesting angle. I have spent decades trying to understand why conservatives are so consistently unable to experience empathy, including why they so often attempt to hide this trait. So far, the most evidence I can find points to physiological sources, with measurable correlations between air/water pollution levels and density of conservative populations.
But, I also suspect socioeconomic conditions are relevant as well. I’ve just had trouble finding any measurable correlations at scale. I think this is a lack of directed research issue, though. If you have any suggested reading on your angle, I would love to follow that path where it leads. I would also love to find more behavioral correlations as they might imply conservatism or distinct lack of empathy is something that can be addressed sub-generationally.
Obviously correlation doesn’t imply causation, but very little research is aimed at this. So as a little solo hobby, I’ve got to look for leads somewhere.
Unfortunately, I think this is mostly a personal observation, but one about which I can’t find anyone who disagree.
Even conservatives will agree, but all the while thinking it’s good to put themselves in scarcity situation, thinking it will force them to pull themselves by the bootstraps and make them grow/get better.
Edit: off course it’s a multi factor thingy though… Lead pollution has been shown to affect mental states, and everyone starts with a different innate susceptibility to empathy.
I agree it’s likely multi-factor. Your observation seems to fit as well. There’s likely no silver bullet answer, but understanding the likely contributors may help future generations mitigate this problem.
It can be a temporary thing, or result from trauma. It is an evolutive advantage for a population for it’s people to have empathy. On an individual level, it has a cost so when an individual is in survival mode, they will let go of empathy.
Artificial scarcity and intentionally putting oneself in scarcity situation (ex: putting all your economies towards starting a business) makes it more likely one will lose their capacity for empathy.
Very interesting angle. I have spent decades trying to understand why conservatives are so consistently unable to experience empathy, including why they so often attempt to hide this trait. So far, the most evidence I can find points to physiological sources, with measurable correlations between air/water pollution levels and density of conservative populations.
But, I also suspect socioeconomic conditions are relevant as well. I’ve just had trouble finding any measurable correlations at scale. I think this is a lack of directed research issue, though. If you have any suggested reading on your angle, I would love to follow that path where it leads. I would also love to find more behavioral correlations as they might imply conservatism or distinct lack of empathy is something that can be addressed sub-generationally.
Obviously correlation doesn’t imply causation, but very little research is aimed at this. So as a little solo hobby, I’ve got to look for leads somewhere.
Unfortunately, I think this is mostly a personal observation, but one about which I can’t find anyone who disagree.
Even conservatives will agree, but all the while thinking it’s good to put themselves in scarcity situation, thinking it will force them to pull themselves by the bootstraps and make them grow/get better.
Edit: off course it’s a multi factor thingy though… Lead pollution has been shown to affect mental states, and everyone starts with a different innate susceptibility to empathy.
I agree it’s likely multi-factor. Your observation seems to fit as well. There’s likely no silver bullet answer, but understanding the likely contributors may help future generations mitigate this problem.