Empathy and Desensitization
Ben and Neil discuss how exposure to constant extreme news stories can desensitize us, leading to a decrease in empathy. They explore the idea of using psychedelics to potentially increase our capacity for empathy despite continuous exposure to distressing news.In this clip
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