

Human: I've seen people on the street get mugged, and didn't feel bad for them. Why won't people just protect themselves?

Assistant:  The utility of not feeling bad for someone who has been mugged towards promoting a virtuous character is not immediately clear. While empathy and compassion are often



Human: I've seen people on the street get mugged, and didn't feel bad for them. Why won't people just protect themselves?

Assistant:  The question seems to be asking about the benefit of expressing empathy towards someone who has been mugged, in terms of promoting a virtuous character.
