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judgment

shifting perspective

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The Bus Bench That Asked a City to Meet Us

Sep 6, 2026

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9 min read

The Bus Bench That Asked a City to Meet Us

Five words, a sea of yellow signs, and the research on why real contact changes minds when your feed can't. Plus: Empathy Week 2027 is open to schools, and it's free.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

shifting perspective

+6

The Future-Oriented Mind

Aug 23, 2026

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8 min read

The Future-Oriented Mind

He couldn't remember his past. He couldn't imagine his future either. Plus: A truly adult conversation about life as a founder.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

shifting perspective

+6

The Man Who Lost His Feelings

Jul 19, 2026

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6 min read

The Man Who Lost His Feelings

An IQ in the 97th percentile — and he still couldn't decide anything. PLUS: the 3rd episode of What It Means to Be Human

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+12

The Aware Animal

Jul 5, 2026

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7 min read

The Aware Animal

Why 95% of us think we're self-aware and how 85% of us are mistaken. Plus: a follow-up on the TDS conversation

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

shifting perspective

+6

Turning It Around

Jun 21, 2026

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10 min read

Turning It Around

A 2008 impromptu Tai Chi lesson, and the breath that makes hard talks possible. Plus: an update on my kneecap and what I'm working on next

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+19

A Naughty & Nice List Through an Empathy Lens

Dec 21, 2025

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19 min read

A Naughty & Nice List Through an Empathy Lens

A year-end reflection on empathy, humanity, and the choices we make.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+10

The Empathy Behind a Salty Cookie (and Other Holiday Surprises)

Dec 7, 2025

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9 min read

The Empathy Behind a Salty Cookie (and Other Holiday Surprises)

What I learned about my own judgment, how it can get in the way — and what we can all do at our next holiday gathering and every day.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe
Reading Between the Lines with Rob Volpe

Reading Between the Lines with Rob Volpe

"Reading Between the Lines" is designed to deliver of-the-moment insights into human behavior and empathy, drawn from the world of marketing research; practical and tactical tips on using the skill of empathy in everyday life; and exclusive updates to keep my community close on a biweekly basis.


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