Thank you for this. "Revolution of empathy" is exactly the right term, and fits this younger generation, which seems particularly empathetic. One could say "revolution of love," but that would be too abstract. It really is about this more specific ability, to experience another's distress and pain.
Patrick, I so appreciate your writings. Empathy, "the golden rule" seems to be the essence of what humanity needs. I am very proud of the people on campuses who are standing up for that ideal.
Thank you for this. "Revolution of empathy" is exactly the right term, and fits this younger generation, which seems particularly empathetic. One could say "revolution of love," but that would be too abstract. It really is about this more specific ability, to experience another's distress and pain.
Now we adults need to follow suit.
Indeed we do.
Thanks for highlighting this term. And I agree. Let's have no borders, even in our imaginations, of how far this revolution can spread.
Patrick, I so appreciate your writings. Empathy, "the golden rule" seems to be the essence of what humanity needs. I am very proud of the people on campuses who are standing up for that ideal.
Great article, Patrick. You really nail it with "revolution of empathy" - in fact I mention you in my latest piece, which is in a similar vein: https://open.substack.com/pub/punditman/p/ceasefire-now?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1cmr39