Magic Mirror 443 - Stop Making Sense

If empathy were completely removed from society, it is likely that people would become more self-centered and focused on their own individual needs and desires. Relationships, whether personal or professional, would become transactional, lacking the emotional connection that is built through empathy. There would be a decrease in prosocial behavior, and a rise in selfish behavior, as people would no longer feel the urge to help others or consider their feelings.

This lack of empathy would also have severe consequences on a larger scale. For example, in politics, leaders may not take into account the impact of their decisions on their constituents, leading to policies that harm marginalized groups. In the criminal justice system, individuals may not feel the weight of their actions on their victims, leading to a lack of remorse and a potential increase in crime. In short, a society without empathy would likely be characterized by a lack of compassion, increased conflict, and a focus on individual gain over the greater good.