As for the baby I don't believe it is empathy. It may be what Robert said or it might just be the song was unpleasant.

I believe most people have the capacity for empathy. Even sociopaths exhibit empathy on occasions. Maybe it has to be nurtured or taught to turn it on. It seems that empathy is apparent in women far more frequently than men.

Either way I know that many individuals seem to be devoid of empathy. I have read some things about murderers/serial killers bypassing empathy by mental compartmentalization. Personally, I have a hard time understanding this and many other psychiatric theories.

I have preached to my grandsons about the qualities of Truth, Empathy, Courage and Honor. Each one has demonstrated empathy and the other qualities occasionally. All I can do now is hope that all the qualities grow in them as they get older.