1. The Value of Empathy

Mike’s SubstackEmpathyAs a young pre-school boy, some of my earliest memories were of time spent fossicking within the ‘benign’ fenced in paradise that was our back garden. The possibilities for fun and entertainment seemed endless. The Friend family had just become grateful recipients of a brand new, purpose built, affordable state house owing to a massive government effort…Read morea year ago · 14 likes · 5 comments · Mike Friend

2. Empathy

This piece helps me to understand that the impetus behind demonizing empathy is political.

What's it Worth?The Value of Empathy“Empathy,” it’s a word thrown around a lot. People call themselves ‘empaths’ and say they’re ‘empathetic.’ We’re told to “have some empathy,” but are never really taught what it means. In fact, I’m pretty sure a lot of people don’t know what having true, authentic empathy looks like…Read more3 years ago · Jessica

3. Empathy Needs A Hug

This short piece makes the connection between the near extinction of third social spaces, our ability to avoid talking to strangers in our communities, and the erosion of our empathic abilities. ,

Laura’s SubstackEMPATHY NEEDS A HUGHi good folks…Read more2 years ago · 95 likes · 20 comments · Laura Brown