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Moral Schemas and the Death of Empathy

People really love holding schemas about themselves and others, of gender and of embodiment (and a lot more), and make constructs which may feel right, or justified, or protective, but by their very nature lack nuance and precision. They’re often intellectualisations of feelings, superficially rational but functionally deficient.

Emotionally, Yours. A Guide for Sensitive Communicators and Those Who Try To Engage With Us on Bluesky.

Social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives. They offer a unique space that can foster connections, and spread awareness and education on various topics including mental health advocacy while also providing people with the ability to express themselves freely. However beneficial these spaces may be for certain groups within society; they present challenges specifically for emotionally sensitive people who often find navigating such environments difficult.