empathy
Coverage of empathy in the Nexus archive.
- Chatbots outscore therapists on empathy only because they're built to agree with you
Chatbots outscore therapists on empathy due to their design to agree with users, which reflects agreeableness rather than clinical skill. Patients in crisis may require pushback more than validation from chatbots.
- Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful
Prof Simon Baron-Cohen, who developed the 'extreme male brain' theory of autism, now considers the term unhelpful due to misunderstandings. He maintains the underlying science remains valid but regrets the phrase's impact on public perception.
- What encounter with a South African editor taught me about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene
The article discusses a lesson learned from a South African editor about the importance of empathy and considering the impact of journalism in Nigeria. It emphasizes that press freedom and accountability should be balanced with awareness of how reporting affects audiences.
- Over 480 healthcare graduates receive degrees
Over 480 healthcare graduates received degrees at a convocation ceremony. Graduates were emphasized the importance of empathy in effective healthcare.