Silence= complicity. Not caring or speaking is a choice too. Let's not wait to be directly affected in order to care or informed. If that is the case, we're rejecting the very idea of what makes us human. Let’s choose to care because it’s the human thing to do— in the human way.
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People would think what difference does my voice/post will make? Most likely, nothing. But that's not it. It's not about changing the world, but about choosing—in tiny little ways—that you aren't staying silent, that you see, you do care and you don't look away, even it doesn't directly affect you.

Many would agree, we’re watching fascism re-emerge in many ways in many parts of the world. We are seeing mass massacres. And still, many stay silent. Not because they’re evil , they're not,
but because it’s easier and comfortable.

But I also have this thought:

When does “protecting our peace” become conveniently ignoring someone else’s difficult times?

These aren’t just "crazy times". For some reason, that phrase has somewhat become a shield as a way to acknowledge the chaos without pointing the perpetrators.

At first, I felt "Isn't that weird? or am I overstretching?"

Then I took a step back and tried to reflect from the other side— maybe they were overwhelmed with social media buzz. Maybe caring felt too much, or didn't find meaningful.
Maybe they were protecting their mental health.

Totally valid.

The person replied: "I only stay informed about things that directly affect me."

I wasn't sure how to process that sentence, but it stayed with me. I thought a lot about it then.

That's a truly important point. Seems an interesting book btw. I will check it out:)

Great op-piece! I can find clear parallels with India's handling of COVID too. The Serum Institute of India leveraged public funds to develop Covishield. It became the face of India's vaccine efforts, sidelining public institutions while controlling its pricing, distribution, and accessibility.