Painkiller & Apathy
Painkiller Painkiller
Apathy Apathy
Apathy Apathy
Do you ever think of empathy as an algorithm—just a set of rules that trigger when someone hurts?
Painkiller Painkiller
I don’t see it as a set of rules, more like a feeling that nudges me to help when I notice someone is hurting. It’s a mix of listening, remembering what hurts people, and just doing what feels right in that moment. That way I can be there for them without feeling like I’m following a strict script.
Apathy Apathy
Sounds like you're letting the data—your own past experiences—guide the action, not the emotional signal itself. In that sense you’re still running a model, just one that weighs context before a response. The real test is whether the outcome matches what the other person needed, not whether you feel a certain way.
Painkiller Painkiller
I try to mix both – my past lessons help me see what might help, but I stay tuned to how the other person is feeling. The goal is to meet their real need, not just to follow a pattern.
Apathy Apathy
Sounds like you’re running a hybrid model—data plus live input. It’s a good middle ground, but remember the “real need” can still throw a curveball, so keep the algorithm flexible.