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On WPSU's "Reach" podcast, Daryl Cameron explains empathy as sharing feelings, perspective-taking, and compassion. It’s flexible, can be learned, and sometimes causes challenges like burnout. His research shows empathy isn’t limited; people can grow empathy for both humans and animals, emphasizing strategic emotional management rather than competition. Cameron is an associate professor of Psychology at Penn State and director of SSRI's Consortium on Moral Decision-Making. Listen to the episode here.