Hi, I’m new to the forum, although a long-time reader of EA ideas. I know this is an odd question, so I should provide some background. Lately, I’ve been really unmotivated to study anything about EA, or improving the world in general. After some reflection, I believe that my self-quarantine, along with strange state of the world this year, has dulled my empathy, so I find I can’t invest emotionally on any altruism related question.
So, I’m thinking, does anyone have an emotional resource, of any kind, for increasing empathic motivation for doing good things? Not focused on the rational “effective” part necessarily, just motivation increasing.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: resources for being inspired about the future are also fine. Anything, really.
[Question] Recommendations for increasing empathy?
Hi, I’m new to the forum, although a long-time reader of EA ideas. I know this is an odd question, so I should provide some background. Lately, I’ve been really unmotivated to study anything about EA, or improving the world in general. After some reflection, I believe that my self-quarantine, along with strange state of the world this year, has dulled my empathy, so I find I can’t invest emotionally on any altruism related question. So, I’m thinking, does anyone have an emotional resource, of any kind, for increasing empathic motivation for doing good things? Not focused on the rational “effective” part necessarily, just motivation increasing.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: resources for being inspired about the future are also fine. Anything, really.