Compassion Quote by Steven Pinker
“Fiction is empathy technology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Better Angels of Our Nature”, 2011
He describes fiction as a tool that builds empathy by allowing readers to experience others' lives.
In simple terms: Fiction helps us understand others.
Key Takeaway
Read fiction to grow empathy.
Themes
empathy
literature
psychology
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- diversity training
Key Concepts
narrative transport
social cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- Which stories have changed your perspective?
- How can we use fiction in empathy training?
A Different Perspective
Not all fiction fosters empathy equally.
