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I saw Gabor Mate on Russel Brand's,well, podcast, and was saying to myself, what a compasiomate human being, why isn't this the norm? I think Mate's deep compas

I saw Gabor Mate on Russel Brand's,well, podcast, and was saying to myself, what a compasiomate human being, why isn't this the norm? I think Mate's deep compassion stems from his own suffering in his past. I am wondering what is suffering for scientists? Suffering is not depression or only sadness in my view, it's a condition that if we manage to overcome we become agents of good.

enibundo 8y ago
People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed
- Hoasi 8y ago
  > People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed I agree, but suffering is not (I hope) a prerequisite to becoming compassionate and empathic. These qualities are inborn for most people. Perhaps suffering makes people more inclined to put these into practice more consciously or more naturally.
  - snikeris 8y ago
    There are meditation practices where the goal is increasing one’s compassion or loving-kindness.
myth_drannon 8y ago
His interview with Tim Ferris was better. The conversation was flowing and they went to some topics in depth. Russell doesn't have patience or just a bit more disorganized.