Defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, empathy has become a hot topic in education and workplace research in recent years, especially when linked to technology. Studies have shown a marked decline in empathy in today’s youth (one at the University of Michigan chronicled a 40% decrease in just 10 years), and the desensitizing effect of digital technology has been cited as a major reason behind this. The consequences of a less empathic population are dire: more narcissistic, more selfish, less cooperative, and potentially prone to violence.
If you added social medial and fake news websites I would agree with this point.
