Building Empathy in a Fractured World
by Jamil Zaki
Recommended by 3 notable people, including Adam Grant and Arianna Huffington
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"In this masterpiece, Jamil Zaki weaves together the very latest science with stories that will stay in your heart forever."Angela Duckworth, author of GritEmpathy is in short supply. We struggle to understand people who aren't like us, but find it easy to hate them. Studies show that we are less caring than we were even thirty years ago. In 2006...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Spirituality.
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 28 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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