Criags list Joe and Empathetic Culture

As time progresses civilizations changes. In Jeremy Rifkin's TED talk he explores Empathic Civilization and the vast differences between centuries.  He begins talking about empathy as a general term at first. Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another.  Jeremy Rifkin says that "empathic development increases selfhood increases empathic development"(The Empathic Civilization). When someone begins to age and mature they have a better grasp on what life is and they are able to feel empathy towards others people knowing how fragile life is. According to Jeremy Rifkin that is the beginning of an "exstitensial trip"(The Empathic Civilization). He asks the question that if people can feel empathy is it possible for everyone feel empathy for each other and come together as a species and help the planet.  

In the documentary Craigslist Joe this question about empathy is explored. Joe Garner a 35 year old man travels the United States from L.A. to New York and back in 30 days. He is trying to live off solely off of the empathy he gets from strangers over Craigslist. He came to find that many people were happy to help him and he was overwhelmed with their kindness. "The generosity of people, and the stories they shared, and the connection I've made, in one month! Was so deep and just meeting everyone and telling them my story and the journey...it was truly inspiring on humanity to know that we can take care of each other"(Craigslist Joe).  Joe was happy seeing that human beings will take care of one another.