Because the warfare on Gaza continues, we have a look at the science of empathy and query why it places a restrict on human compassion.
All through Israel’s warfare on Gaza, there have been calls to recollect the names of those that misplaced their lives and to keep in mind that they don’t seem to be simply numbers.
Nevertheless, because the loss of life toll continues to rise, these killed grow to be figures within the minds of these exterior of the warfare.
It’s a response referred to as psychic numbing. Why is it that in mass atrocities or struggling, it could actually appear troublesome at instances to really feel true empathy?
Presenter: Anelise Borges
Visitors:
Plestia Alaqad – Citizen journalist
Juliette Lennox – Science and well being educator
Tanya Haj-Hassan – Pediatric intensive care physician
Nasreen Abd Elal – Visualising Palestine, info designer