> As far as that goes, empathy seems to be a borderline luxury good at this point. Empathy isn't optional. It's necessary for a functioning society. The fact t

> As far as that goes, empathy seems to be a borderline luxury good at this point. Empathy isn't optional. It's necessary for a functioning society. The fact that some people are starting to view empathy with suspicion is an indicator of the decline of this one.