Let's Not Be Trash

Let's Not Be Trash

Empathy Volleyball is a Losing Game

Empathy is a value. Not a conditional reward waiting in the queue.

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Evan J. Mastronardi
Dec 12, 2023
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“That police officer with documented racist views killed an unarmed black person—and I see myself, my friends, and neighbors in that man. It makes me feel extremely depressed.”

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