It’s human nature to be a psychologist. We’ve evolved to become a very social species, and because of this we’ve developed what psychologists call empathy or theory of mind. This is our ability to attribute mental states – like thoughts, feelings, and intentions – onto ourselves and others. If we see someone smile, we assume…
Empathy is a skill that has been crucial to our evolution and cognitive development, especially as a social species that depends on others to survive….