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Be sure right brain is engaged before putting mouth into gear

Be sure right brain is engaged before putting mouth into gear

Posted Jan 16, 2013 11:13 UTC (Wed) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091)
In reply to: Cory Doctorow on Aaron Swartz by marduk
Parent article: Cory Doctorow on Aaron Swartz

That happens to us all from time to time. However, many of us have a filter that makes us refrain before speaking in ways that can actively hurt or repulse others. It is not hypocrisy but politeness and respect, as is requested by the comment editor.

This "empathic" filter does not grow spontaneously; it is actively nurtured and educated by your mind, should you elect to use it. I recommend that you do.


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