Money empathy Gap

“The Money- Empathy Gap” examines several physiological and sociological studies on the correlations between money and interactions with others. The piece observes that the more money a person has, the more independent, less empathetic, and less connected with others they become. The article raises interesting points about economic background and identity, and provokes questions about socioeconomics, empathy, service, class, relationships, assumptions we make about others, and humanity. It’s the love of money that is the root of all evil. Lisa Millers studies say that a high percentage of those with money think those without the same amount of money should be kept on the bottom rung of society and unfortunately those are the ones who have power. This indicates that wealth erodes empathy with others and the correlation between money and insensitivity complete itself. Given that poverty offers fewer resources, greater exposure to insecurity, and less power, you would expect lower social class individuals to prioritize egotism over the wellbeing of others. People in poverty are also more capable to show empathy towards the feeling of others as a means of adapting to their more harsh environments, whereas the wealthy hoard their money because they are completely consumed by status and being above the rest. This “eat my dust” mentality goes along with Piff’s experiments regarding driving etiquette. People with more money seem to be very entitled to their cars and their boastful driving habits seems to be the message. We’ve become a nation following the philosophy that there is no such thing as community. Selfishness has become a platform for the upper class, which results in less compassion for others. Wealthy do not have to sorry about how they treat others because their wealth ensures all their desires are met. They believe that wealth buys ego. This article could also be about the addiction to money. As with all addicts the more a person is addicted the more they