resisting emotional blackmail | when ’compassion’ corrupts

An exploration of some mechanics behind emotional blackmail — and in invitation to all parties to step out of it. You can support the channel at: -- opening quote: We’re each entitled to stay inside our comfort zones. We’re not entitled to expect the rest of the world to join us. -- Abbott, K.R. and Sherratt, T.N. (2011) The evolution of superstition through optimal use of incomplete information. Animal behaviour 82 Damasio, A. (1994) Descartes’ error: emotion