by Juan Manuel Sosa Porras,
Contributing Writer,In5D.com
The definition of empathy is simple. Is the ability to feel what others feel. Paradoxically, the simplicity of this concept has leaded it to be absurdly misunderstood. Here you will find why, will find what true empathy is, and when risen self-esteem becomes to a panacea.
Maybe you remember that episode of Futurama when Bender was implanted with an integrated circuit (properly nailed in his head with a hammer) in order to Bender becomes able to feel what Leela felt. It was funny. In the other hand, this plot constitutes a faithful portrait of the standard concept of empathy, which is wrong. Something so simple like an ability that people can gain someway and could be used as easily as tuning frequencies in a device. So, let’s break some myths about empathy.
