The U.S. Has an Empathy Deficit

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A growing movement seeks to harness tech's potential to bridge human connections & promote understanding.

The U.S. Has an Empathy Deficit

Here’s what we can do about it

IS EMPATHY IN DECLINE?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter. A few days ago, I texted a friend, “I’m not doing great.” It wasn’t a dramatic confession. It was just the kind of message you send when you want to be seen but don’t know how to ask for help. They replied with a single sad-face emoji. That was it. I stared at the screen for a few seconds, unsure of how to feel. I wasn’t angry, and I didn’t feel let down. I j…

Diversity, empathy fuel national win for Men’s Fencing Club

After rebuilding post-pandemic and with diversity as its strength, the Men’s Fencing Club clinched a surprise win at the 2024 U.S. Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs championships.