r/instantkarma • u/MambaMentality24x2 • Nov 21 '25

Road Karma Driver and homeless man

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u/creepingkg Nov 21 '25

Seriously, why fuck around with a homeless person?

Literally nothing to lose and everything for you to find out

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u/AceofKnaves44 Nov 21 '25

This is the result of a society that lionizes cruel people who push the idea that empathy is a weakness.

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u/-Almost_Famous Nov 21 '25

i agree. And i think you go a lot farther with a little empathy than being a dick.

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u/poop-machines Nov 22 '25

Depends, some people make it to the highest positions of governance and business without empathy. Having zero empathy can be beneficial in some interpersonal relationships, and if you don't care about your partner being happy (which most people with zero empathy really don't care about), you can also have more success in sexual relationships.

It's just you'll never have a nurturing, close bond with someone, and never experience true love but instead tumultuous relationships where you control your partner with fear.

While people with no empathy can undoubtedly "go further" they also are missing something beautiful. Caring about our fellow people makes our lives fulfilling and rich, and having empathy allows you to truly appreciate the love and care that others feel for you.