Generation of RobotsHow Being Exposed to Alexa, Siri Can Impact Children’s Empathy, Cognition "As a result, children are going to be learning very narrow forms of questioning and always in the form of a demand." By Devrupa Rakshit
Friendship Time-OutIt’s Okay: To Not Always Be There for Friends Just like love, empathy is a limited resource. By Saumya Kalia
You Snooze You WinHow Lack of Sleep Makes People Less Helpful, More Lonely “How we operate as a social species -- and we are a social species -- seems profoundly dependent on how much sleep we are getting." By Devrupa Rakshit
Kind BudCannabis Users Are Likely To Be Nicer, More Empathetic: Study "[Cannabis users] care about human beings in a benign way that, presumably, is a tremendous benefit to society." By Devrupa Rakshit
It's A Win-Win!How Comforting a Friend Can Help Reduce Our Own Distress "Instead of being a passive observer, actively helping to reduce another person’s suffering has the added benefit of reducing your own." By Devrupa Rakshit
Not Making An ExcuseWhy Stress Makes the Most Empathetic People Less Kind Cortisol, the "stress hormone," alters brain activity in regions linked to social decision making, reducing altruistic behavior. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Silver LiningSurviving the Pandemic Has Made Us Kinder, More Aware of Mental Health. Will It Last? "It’s hard to say whether the Covid19 crisis has made us more empathetic in the long-term. But what’s undeniable is this: 2020 has revealed the importance and strength of empathy in our day-to-day interactions." By Devrupa Rakshit
Cocooned By PrivilegePeople From Higher Socio‑Economic Backgrounds Often Exhibit Lower Emotional Intelligence: Study The meta-analysis suggests that higher socio-economic status can lead to increased self-focus, and less motivation to attend to others’ emotions. By Devrupa Rakshit
Walking In Your ShoesTraining Young People To Be More Empathetic Could Reduce Violent Crimes “If deficient empathy can be identified and addressed from infancy, we strongly believe that fewer incidents of harm and wrongdoing will occur in society.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Hello House!Is This Normal? “I Talk To Inanimate Objects” Called anthropomorphism, the tendency to attribute human traits or intentions to non-living entities has been linked to social intelligence. By Devrupa Rakshit