TED-Ed’s Post

Apathy or not, the greatest danger to our future is INACTION.

I'm going to have to disagree. As a whole, humans will always be engaged - one way or another. There will always be outliers, but I don't see how apathy is a real threat to our future. Someone enlighten me if you think differently.

Absolutely, apathy can be a major threat. When we're apathetic, we don't address problems or strive for improvement. This can lead to a world stuck in its current state, even if it's not ideal. Apathy allows negativity and harmful forces to flourish unchallenged. Great ideas and positive change often come from engaged individuals. Apathy stifles this potential. However, it's important to remember that even small actions can counter apathy. So, maybe the conversation can shift to how we can all be more engaged?

This lack of feeling can lead to a disengagement from responsibilities and opportunities, impacting both personal well-being and broader societal functions. Three Reasons Why Apathy is Dangerous 1. Erosion of Democratic Values 🗳️: Apathy undermines democratic processes by leading to low voter turnout and decreased civic engagement. We see this more often in the "They won't Let XYZ" happen... who is "THEY" .. 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘! 2. Stagnation and Decline 📉: When individuals and communities are indifferent to progress and improvement and a myriad of critical issues: this lack of action and innovation can cause a society to fall behind, missing opportunities for growth and development. 3. Increase in Suffering and Injustice ⚖️: Apathy allows suffering and injustice to persist unchallenged. When people ignore the struggles and needs of others, marginalized and vulnerable groups suffer the most. 🌟 Engage, participate, and make your voice heard. Together, we can create positive change. 🌍✨ #Apathy #CivicEngagement #SocialResponsibility #Democracy #Progress #Justice

I appreciate the powerful reminder and quote by Jane Goodall, "The greatest danger to our future is apathy." It reminds us of the importance of caring and acting for our future. In the same vein, I'd like to share another profound quote by Elie Wiesel: 'The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness; it is indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy; it is indifference. And the opposite of life is not death; it is indifference.' This quote is one that I like because it emphasizes that indifference, a lack of concern and engagement, can be as harmful as direct negativity. It's a call to action for us to care more, involve more, and act more for our future. Together, these quotes highlight the power and necessity of engagement and passion in shaping our future."

Absolutely! Apathy is a silent killer of progress. Let's all find ways to stay engaged and make a positive impact, no matter how small. We all have the power to make a difference! Please follow my page for inspirational videos and quotes!

Apathy can indeed be considered one of the greatest dangers to our future. When people become indifferent or disengaged, it can lead to a lack of action and progress on critical issues such as climate change, social justice, and political reform. This indifference can result in the neglect of important problems that require collective effort and innovation to solve.

Apathy can indeed be considered one of the greatest dangers to our future. When people become indifferent or disengaged, it can lead to a lack of action and progress on critical issues such as climate change, social justice, and political reform. This indifference can result in the neglect of important problems that require collective effort and innovation to solve.

Reading Jane Goodall's quote above, makes one to realise that, we are compelled to explore the roots of apathy as a pervasive threat to our collective future. By overstanding the factors contributing to the indifference(s), we can develop strategies to cultivate empathy and inspire the desired or attributed action(s), hence fostering a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness across the spectrum, for our future and our children's future, I would say #HowToBeEmphaticallyConscious #HowToConsciouslyRaiseCollectiveEmpathy

Yes! I have a kindness specification I’m trying to get off the ground. ISO 9001 plus lean manufacturing including the human / talent of the human waste and lean accounting all as a bundle. Whole new approach to Human Resources….employees given a happiness and health scoring. HR owns employee happiness and health. Works to heal and grow employees. Been a quality manager for 40 years. 20 in aerospace. I believe the employee is the most undervalued person in the value stream. We need that to change for humanity sake. Namaste.