introduction
“Making Visible Our Shared Human Condition,” extends the understanding of common humanity to include strangers and people one finds annoying. It explores how individuals categorize others and introduces cognitive reappraisal as a psychological process to change one’s interpretation of a situation and see shared human needs and experiences. The activity aims to help students broaden their circle of care and compassion by recognizing the universal desires to be well and avoid harm, even in those perceived as challenging.