empathy

There’s nothing like going out to dinner with a friend—and her cell phone, which often sits perched just to the left of her plate. Ah, the deeply private conversations that get interrupted by vibration mode.

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Television shows have traditionally fused entertainment with moral instruction—even the crummy ones like Full House. From I Love Lucy to The Cosby Show, the most popular shows have always chosen to emphasize the cultural importance of being a good person (kind, honest, empathetic).