Sympathy vs Empathy: 4 Reasons Why Empathy is More Dangerous
Channel: MindGuild
Date: 2021-08-12

Sympathy vs Empathy: What's the Difference? People often ask whats the difference between sympathy & empathy? The terms are generally used interchangeably, but there is a big difference between sympathy and empathy.

Understanding some of the neuroscience of empathy is very worthwhile because all of us are emphatic people during certain times in our lives. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have any relationships with others.

In this video, we focus on both the importance of empathy and the dangers of empathy.

3 Types of Empathy
2:06 - Cognitive Empathy
2:20 - Emotional Empathy
2:36 - Compassionate Empathy

4 Dangers of Empathy
2:59 - Can lead to misplaced anger
3:23 - Can harm relationships
3:43 - Can drain your wallet
4:05 - Can lead to mental fatigue