[tartoran]

I saw Gabor Mate on Russel Brand's,well, podcast, and was saying to myself, what a compasiomate human being, why isn't this the norm? I think Mate's deep compassion stems from his own suffering in his past.

I am wondering what is suffering for scientists? Suffering is not depression or only sadness in my view, it's a condition that if we manage to overcome we become agents of good.

[enibundo]

People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed

[Hoasi]

> People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed

I agree, but suffering is not (I hope) a prerequisite to becoming compassionate and empathic. These qualities are inborn for most people. Perhaps suffering makes people more inclined to put these into practice more consciously or more naturally.

[snikeris]

There are meditation practices where the goal is increasing one’s compassion or loving-kindness.

[myth_drannon]

His interview with Tim Ferris was better. The conversation was flowing and they went to some topics in depth. Russell doesn't have patience or just a bit more disorganized.