• Lvxferre@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    I believe that there is at least some learning/cultivation; I’ve seen plenty people becoming nicer over time, and some nice people becoming arseholes. However that is not enough to rule out a potential innate component.

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      6 months ago

      I think there’s also a learned component of being kinder and more respectful to people. Even with the best of intentions, it takes time to learn how to do it effectively and learn how people might want to be treated.

      Afterwards the positive feedback can encourage more good actions