We’ve long known that people feel a closer affiliation with people like themselves — usually when differentiated by groupings that are large and obvious. For instance, folks of the same gender or race feel an affinity to members of their same sex or race.

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Empathy 101: We Help Others That Are Like Us

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  1. Hi,
    I was wondering, I read an aticle in the newspaper last week that was about scientists have proven that every person alive today came from one ancester. I thought that was interesting,although we were taught that as small children, it didnt really sink in. I meant to save the article. I wish it could be placed all over the world,on billboards,radio,T.V. because”loving our neighbor as ourselves”,well makes sense.Theres no point in War. I guess I’m a dreamer.

  2. hi, really i need help i’m from morocco and i have 26year old ,i feel verry bad cuz all the peolpe around me don’t give me help,please if you can i need a credit 5000 dollars for 2years,i can give you what you want for this to garantite your money,thank and i’m sorry for this message,i write to you cuz like i told you no one give me a help even he can,iwanna start a small busnes for my self. thank so much,and i wish receive a answer from you in all the way.thanks

  3. hi, really i need help i’m from morocco and i have 26year old ,i feel verry bad cuz all the peolpe around me don’t give me help,please if you can i need a credit 5000 dollars for 2years,i can give you what you want for this to garantite your money,thank and i’m sorry for this message,i write to you cuz like i told you no one give me a help even he can,iwanna start a small busnes for my self. thank so much,and i wish receive a answer from you in all the way.thanks

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