In the midst of wars, elections and conflict, have we lost our empathy?

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Whether it’s an election year, a time of war or both, people are becoming increasingly entrenched in their views, perhaps demonizing those who disagree with them. Ironically, research shows that empathy and compassion can help ease conflict and promote positive change.

Host Robin Young talked to Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki who studies empathy in 2023.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.