Stan Taylor

Essays

Essays by Stan Taylor on power, persuasion and the people who use them.

Is Empathy a Skill?
The Marble Statue

Is Empathy a Skill?

Why does your empathy switch off when the homeless person asks for change but surge when your friend texts about their breakup?

9 min read
Is Empathy Toxic?
The Marble Statue

Is Empathy Toxic?

Why does caring about others leave you feeling so empty?

21 min read