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RE: People Have More Empathy For Dogs Than Other People Says New Study
the lack of human empathy has degraded over time.
I blame part of this for being connected to online devices etc all the time, not all of it -- but part of it for sure.
That's why I keep running the Digital Detox series on my page --- there is clinical proof of lack of empathy and narcissism being connected to...
being connected all the time.
That was my first thought, too---our obsession with our cyber lives may eventually lead us to less empathy and other very-human characteristics over time, since these aren't as necessary when interacting online.
Our extended online community is also much easier to switch to from a more localized community than maintaining the more physical relationships. The cyber community allows you connect when it's convenient rather than having to stop and talk when others have the time and yet it's large enough that there is always someone available when you need them. A cyber relationship is very gratifying and is good for immediate self-gratification. No one really minds much if you show up frequently or not, you are/become part of the community simply by being there at that moment.
I might also note that (at this time) there are much fewer consequences for bad behavior.