The Suicidal Empathy Scam: A Closer Look at the Right's Latest Attack on Progressives The concept of "suicidal empathy" has been gaining traction among right wing elites, with high profile figures like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen promoting it as a critique of liberal values.
At its core, this argument claims that progressives are so focused on helping those in need, particularly foreigners and strangers, that they disregard the interests of their own family and community.
A recent study published in Political Psychology provides some much needed context. Researchers used the Moral Expansiveness Scale to survey participants' moral priorities.