BklynBabe said:

Graycap23 said:

Lost it? When did humans ever have it?

some do. most don't.

I used to think people could learn it, but now I know better.

Children are no exception. Many children are the worst with no innate sense of kindness.

True

I think that clearly not everyone has the ability for compassion or kindness, but I'd like to say that I believe we are (people born between 1935 and 1990) the most compassionate and advanced society of all time. Just remember how nasty was the 19th Century or the first half of the 20th Century. Hell, I'm glad I was born in 1985...

BklynBabe said:

Graycap23 said:

Lost it? When did humans ever have it?

some do. most don't.

I used to think people could learn it, but now I know better.

Children are no exception. Many children are the worst with no innate sense of kindness.

For the most part those things have to be taught and observed, just as manners have to be taught, they aren't innate either. Granted human beings or born with distinct personalities why some appear to posses ruth from birth while other's lack empathy for others is the $62,000 question. Nothing is set in stone; some people who possessed compassion and kindness can lose their ability to be, just as people who were ruthless can evolve to be kinder caring people. The human condition or the debate of they importance of nature vs. nurture. . .

Remember that tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern, the Org's own Vendetta1, and Fenwick will join me, as well as another panelist, as we tackle this very topic on The Ernest Experience Radio Show.

You can listen online by the link below. If you want, you can also listen by phone by calling 1.347.746.EERS and just sit back and hear the show. If you wish to participate and add to the conversation, press 1 to go into the call cue.

Alternate option: Go to the show page below and click the Skype icon to call in, or just listen, by Skype!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ernestexperienceradioshow/2010/08/20/episode-13--kindness

Fenwick, and Vendetta, and my other guest, were FANTASTIC on the show! You really should go listen to these guys talk about compassion in society, and the lack thereof. The hour flew by!

But when you download the podcast, stick around, because there's a 30 minute After Party with a big music mix of Meshell Ndegeocello (she gave us permission to play anything from her four indie albums), N'Dambi, Justin Utley, and a bunch of other people you're gonna love. I start with Meshell's cover of "Love You Down" from Ready For the World.

Thanks to all who came on the show, dropped in the chat room, and listened via phone. Much appreciated. Next week - Interracial Relationships.

Graycap23 said:

Lost it? When did humans ever have it?

Vendetta was on??? SHIT! That Fenwick dude is OK but damn...Vendetta???

I'm kicking myself for getting my on during Project Runway.

Fuckin Vendetta...damn...

That was a great show ernest!

I started laughing SO hard when you mention facebook,and the whole farmville thing,cause my sister is addicted to farmville,to the point that she would rather play,and chat on there,than to her boyfriend that is right there!

I have always come across people that when they ask me to do something for them,they automatically think that I must expect to be paid for it. Like last week my Mother's boyfriend had kneee surgery,and was feeling bad for not being able to help around the house so he asked if I could come by,and do some cleaning,so it was taking someof that off her hands,which I thought was very nice. So I said sure. So the next day I went to help,and right off the bat he asks "How much do you want an hour?" :confused: I told him he did'nt have to pay me to help my Mom.

I have no problem doing things for people,and I NEVER expect to get something in return.

johnart said:

Vendetta was on??? SHIT! That Fenwick dude is OK but damn...Vendetta???

I'm kicking myself for getting my on during Project Runway.

Fuckin Vendetta...damn...

Feeling the love my brother....

Feeling the love....