Original: In a society that promotes empathy as a fundamental characteristic, we must ask ourselves: does this heartfelt connection deepen our understanding of issues or overshadow the broader issues in the world? For instance, Paul Bloom argues that too much empathy can distort our judgment, causing us to focus on individual stories instead of larger systemic issues. While empathy can be seen as vital for a human connection and social harmony, it can be argued that its overemphasis in personal connections may take a toll on us in ways such as emotional burnout, decision making, and failure to acknowledge broader issues.