Fellow Feeling vs. Interests
A thought-provoking discussion unfolds around Adam's view that market economies enhance our virtues and foster fellow feeling. Stephen challenges this notion, arguing that sympathy is not a fixed resource to economize on, but rather something that diminishes when not actively engaged. The conversation delves into the complexities of love and empathy, suggesting that time, unlike love, is a finite resource that shapes our interactions and relationships.In this clip
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