Apathy of Human Beings

"Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found

no remedy for the worst of them all ...

the apathy of human beings."

Helen Keller

In this changing world, indifference appears to be socially acceptable.  "I don't care," is a choice; whereas, a current event not even being on the radar is apathetic.  Apathy towards the poor, the oppressed or medically unattended is appalling.   Indifference towards climate change, politics or religion is a step away from human kindness.  Simple awareness of the plight of others strengthens the sense of worldly connections.

To not have a preference requires some level of understanding; but to be apathetic displays the total lack of consideration sometimes to the self and often towards the world.  A narcissist deeply cares about his or her self, but is apathetic towards the back lash to others.  A brutally traumatized person can become apathetic as they emotionally withdraw into isolation as wounds numb them.  An individual who simply does not care easily becomes a pawn.

In today's society, one can become fearful of worldly, community or family violence.  We must choose to not live in fear.  We may also choose to not take active part in solution finding; but just by being a human being there needs to be at least some level of caring.  If apathy takes predominance over human kindness, history will be repeating itself once again.