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> In light of these features, our public decisions will be fairer and more moral once we put empathy aside. I think the problem is less that we relate more to
by AlisdairO 12y ago
> In light of these features, our public decisions will be fairer and more moral once we put empathy aside.
I think the problem is less that we relate more to the few than the many, and more that we don't really relate to the many at all. Junking caring as much about individuals will likely just result in us not caring enough about anyone.
- Contero 12y agoI found it odd that the author seems to think that empathy for the individual is somehow at odds with caring for the many, instead of being closely correlated. As if removing empathy would somehow get people to care more about each other, rather than less.