I propose a tripartite model of empathy, roughly corresponding to Freud’s postulated id, ego, and superego. In this model, normal empathy is comprised of three components: instinctual, emotional, and cognitive.
Children develop empathy in three phases which correspond to these three components, constructing the emotional and cognitive tiers upon an instinctual firmament. In adults, cognitive empathy always goes hand in hand with the instinctual element and the emotional correlate/component.
‘Andrew Whiten and Richard Byrne argue that primate intelligence stems from “Machiavellian Intelligence” — the ability to manipulate and deceive others in the competition for scarce resources… The common thread running through all three trait…
This Dev Bootcamp program aims to make the tech industry a friendlier place for women and minorities.Engineering Empathy strives to give coders of all genders the knowledge and emotional skills to cultivate inclusive work environments. The program cons…
Today we honor a great hero who dedicated his to life to ending racial and economic inequality, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was an iconic leader who inspired us to have empathy for people from all walks of life.Empathy has been on the tongues of many…
On Feb. 24, 2014, the Aspen Institute held an event at the Washington National Cathedral commemorating 50 years of featuring Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in the Aspen Seminar. With a discussion led by Aspen Institute President…
