I don't think it's surprising that there would be little to no empathy between people living multiple levels apart. Look at it this way. I unfortunately know many level 3 stone age hunters in this town, as I have complained about multiple times before. These people for the most part are NOT harmless. They cheat, steal (A LOT) and I'd be surprised if they hadn't raped a girl or two by spiking their drinks. Now, practically every other day I eat a meal that includes meat. Most of the time it's cow meat or pig meat, sometimes lamb or chicken. All domesticated, docile, peaceful, perhaps even "sweet" species. If I don't feel (that) bad about eating them why tf would I care what happens to some random darkie or politician? Not to mention that they probably see me as little more than easy prey because I have values and principles and whatnot