RENEE CRONLEYFiction’s greatest superpower, is that it teaches empathy. Empathy requires us to suspend our egos and see the world through someone else’s eyes. There’s a common misconception that empathy is instinctive, but it’s not—rather the capacity for it is inborn but it’s still a learned behavior. It’s not easily learned either; it takes practice and patience. But it’s important for navigating complex social relationships and responding to situations appropriately. Anyone who’s had to deal with someone high in narcissistic traits knows the devastation that ensues from impaired empathy. Empathy is the highest form of emotional intelligence.
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