David Boyle
David Boyle
4 Years 340 days - Resenting Empathy
4 Years 340 days - Resenting Empathy
4 Years 340 days - Resenting Empathy
Sunday 21st April 2024
David Boyle tackles the complexities of empathy and resentment in this raw, honest episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'.
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Episode Overview
- David Boyle shares his feelings of resentment towards selective empathy.
- He reflects on past events and questions the media's influence on public sentiment.
- A listener from LA provides a contrasting perspective on American violence.
- Boyle reads a poem about disillusionment with the American dream.
- The episode highlights the importance of caring, even when it feels misdirected.
At least they care. At least it's something. At least people are going down, buying flowers, holding candles.
Comedian David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', and this time he's diving into some heavy emotions. As Boyle recounts watching a candlelight vigil for the victims of a Bondi Beach stabbing, he shares his initial resentment towards the outpouring of empathy. Why do people care so much about certain tragedies while ignoring countless others? Boyle's raw honesty and dark humour make for a compelling listen as he grapples with these questions.
He reflects on similar feelings he had during past events, like the terror attack at Sydney's Lindt Café, and wonders if the media's portrayal is what drives public sentiment. Boyle reads a message from a listener in LA who shares her own jaded perspective on the Bondi attack, contrasting it with the extreme violence in America. This leads to a discussion on how different societies process trauma and tragedy.
The episode takes a poignant turn when Boyle reads a poem sent by the same listener, capturing the disillusionment with the American dream. The poem is a stark reminder of the complexities and contradictions in how we view success and empathy. Boyle's reflections are both thought-provoking and relatable, especially for those who have felt overwhelmed by the world's tragedies.
His candidness about his own bitterness and eventual acceptance that any form of empathy is better than none at all is both refreshing and comforting. This episode is a raw, honest exploration of human emotions and societal reactions to tragedy. Tune in to hear Boyle's unique take on empathy, resentment, and the importance of caring, even when it feels misdirected.