Empathy and Morality
Michael and Richard discuss the link between reading novels and higher empathy levels, suggesting that literature can enhance one's ability to understand others' perspectives and act more morally. They touch on the impact of literature on empathy tests and make a humorous reference to a public figure's lack of reading habits.In this clip
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