The Importance of Compassion in a Divided World
With the advancement in technology and globalization of the world, people have begun to adopt more extremes whether politically, culturally or otherwise even socially. As such, it becomes nearly impossible to even synthesize knowledge, education and communication technology to positively function within society since people are usually disintegrated by political beliefs, ideologies and values rather than on a collective effort for the benefit of humanity. The phenomenon that is most basic to the feeling of compassion involves understanding other human beings to the point that one wishes to relieve their distress. One can express a sense of belonging with or without a biological connection and adopt ’while having’ and ‘pretending to be’ the emotional , attitudes, ideals, practices, or viewpoints of others. As a result, people embrace a more peaceful view of society where differences are not only acknowledged but appreciated because they possess the cap...