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Are you sure about that? I've seen exactly the opposite, that the richer you are (typically), the less empathy you express. Bill Gates being a notable counterex
by switchbak 12y ago
Are you sure about that? I've seen exactly the opposite, that the richer you are (typically), the less empathy you express. Bill Gates being a notable counterexample.
Below a certain threshold, poverty is very damaging on a person, but nonetheless, I've seen many instances of poor people sharing what little they have.
This is all anecdotal of course, but there are studies showing an inverse correlation of wealth to empathy.
- eruditely 12y agoGo to a place where there is real poverty and it still holds(like india). White rich people tend to care a lot about every one. I am not white.