...Writing documentation is an exercise in empathy. We're not describing an objective reality - the source code already does that. Our job is to help shape the relationship between users and the Vue ecosystem. This ever-evolving guide provides some rules and recommendations on how to do that consistently within the Vue ecosystem. Principles A feature … Continue reading Documentation As Empathy
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Mimesis, Unconscious Imitation
"What happened that night is something I now recognize as disruptive empathy. The cycle of conflict that stems from unchecked mimesis (unconscious imitation)—like that of a debt collector and a debtor, each responding mimetically to the aggression of the other—was derailed. There was an unexpected breaking in of empathy, something that transcended the moment. Fear, anxiety, and anger … Continue reading Mimesis, Unconscious Imitation
Empathy vs. Sympathy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Empathy is feeling with people. Perspective takingStaying out of judgmentRecognizing emotion in other peopleCommunicating A response doesn't make something better but a connection can.
Gardener’s Vision
"Without communication, connection, and empathy, it becomes easy for actors to take on the “gardener’s vision”: to treat those they are acting upon as less human or not human at all and to see the process of interacting with them as one of grooming, of control, of organization. This organization, far from being a laudable … Continue reading Gardener’s Vision
Empathy Quotient
"The Empathy Quotient (EQ) is a 60-item questionnaire [snip] designed to measure empathy in adults...Clinically, the empathy measurements provided by the EQ are used by mental health professionals in assessing the level of social impairment in certain disorders like Autism. However, since levels of empathy vary significantly between individuals, even between those without any mental … Continue reading Empathy Quotient
The Waiting Game | ProPublica
"Based on the real case files of five asylum seekers from five countries and interviews with the medical and legal professionals who evaluate and represent them, The Waiting Game is an experimental news game that lets you walk in the shoes of an asylum seeker, from the moment they choose to come to the United … Continue reading The Waiting Game | ProPublica
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