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The Price Is the Soul? — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Sep 5

Prince warned us: “The prize is the soul.”
Today, teens and experts agree — the new luxury isn’t online, it’s time offline.
👉 Is being unplugged the real power move of the 21st century?

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Discover why NYC teens, doctors, and Yuval Noah Harari say logging off is the true power move—digital detox boosts focus, balance, and compassion.

Argentinian Scientists Turn the Deep Sea Into a National Conversation — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Aug 19

🇦🇷✨ At 4 a.m., 50,000 Argentines weren’t watching soccer—they were watching a starfish.
A deep-sea mission turned into a national craze. 🌊🦑

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Argentine scientists turned deep-sea research into a viral sensation, uniting thousands through discovery, memes, and national pride in ocean exploration.

Art Against Forgetting: 80 Years After Hiroshima — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Aug 8

From August 6–9, 1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki endured unimaginable loss. Eighty years later, art still cuts through the numbness, reminding us that behind every number was a life.

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By Nancy Nuñez and Emiliano Rodriguez Nuesch Eighty years is a long time. Long enough for memories to fade. Long enough for pain to turn into numbers. That’s why we need art. Because numbers don’t c...

On the 80th Summer - "Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata DMA

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Pikas only fall when people drop them."

This week marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Pianist Makiko Hirata shares a powerful reflection on memory, music, and the ripple effect of peace.

Read Makiko’s reflection here: musicalmakiko.com/en/healing-p...

Let the power of music heal us all with Dr. Pianist, an international performer, teacher, writer, lecturer, and workshop facilitator.

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jul 8

Check what's inside the newsletter this month: climate jokes, unfriendly benches, and why we feel more for puppies than people. Turns out, what makes us laugh might also show us what—and who—we care about.

Explore these perspectives with us: www.arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

Seeing What We Usually Don’t: Lisa Kristine and the Power of One Photo — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jul 3

Why do we feel more for one than for millions?

Photographer @lisakristinephoto.bsky.social shows us what we often miss: the human face behind mass suffering. Her portraits cut through psychic numbing—helping us feel, care, and act.

Lisa Kristine’s photos reveal the human cost of forced labor. Learn how one portrait can break through compassion fatigue and move us to care—and act.

Using Animal Compassion to Understand Why We Struggle to Care at Scale — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 27

Why do we care more about one rescued animal than thousands suffering out of sight? This isn’t just a flaw in feeling — it’s a pattern we can change.

From psychic numbing to intentional compassion,
here’s how to take action beyond the headlines.

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Explore how recognizing compassion limits can guide intentional care for animals, beyond headlines, through daily action and trusted global organizations.

How Climate Change Memes Help Us Understand Our Compassion Gap — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 25

Why do climate memes hit so hard?
They tap into irony and shared frustration — helping us feel something when the crisis feels too big to face.

How humor can bridge our compassion gap? Read the full article here

Climate change memes use humor and emotion to help us feel, understand, and respond to the crisis when facts alone aren't enough.

From Climate to Gaza: How Greta Makes Us Care When It’s Easier Not To — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 23

Recently, Greta Thunberg joined the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, shining a light on those trapped under blockade.

Some lives get seen, others don’t. Her message turns numbness into action.

Read more and find your role.

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Greta Thunberg shows how powerful stories can fight apathy. From climate to Gaza, she inspires real action when the world stops paying attention.

The Eternaut: Only The Collective Can Survive — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 11

Check what's inside the newsletter this month:
We reflect on Sebastião Salgado’s legacy of making suffering visible, revisit The Eternaut’s call for collective survival, and consider the Pope’s role in uncertain times.

Explore these perspectives with us: www.arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Once a month, we explore why we feel and act the way we do—and how understanding can lead to meaningful change.

Compassion begins with insight.

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Jun 3

What if the end of the world started… with snow?

Based on the iconic Argentine graphic novel The Eternaut, Netflix’s new series flips the script: the real hero isn’t one person — it’s the collective.

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The Eternaut, Argentina’s iconic sci-fi graphic novel, comes to Netflix. A deadly snowfall, an alien invasion — and a message: no one survives alone.

Sebastião Salgado: A Lens For Justice — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · May 26

Remembering Sebastião Salgado — a photographer who goes beyond just pictures.

His black & white photography breaks through the numbness we sometimes feel and shows the powerful stories behind people and places.

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Sebastião Salgado died at 81. His lens captured 20th-century tragedies and reminded us that real compassion begins with truly seeing others.

Empathy Is All Around; Just Look Closely — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · May 16

Empathy is everywhere—you just have to look closely.

It shapes how we connect, what we choose, and what moves us. What stories spark empathy in you?

This one is told in the first person—do you relate?

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Through a personal exploration of sympathy, empathy, and compassion, this article shows how practicing empathy can become a powerful tool for confronting injustice and ecological crises.

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · May 1

Even in injustice, compassion can lead us forward. “Our human compassion binds us the one to the other… as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” – Nelson Mandela
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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 30

What if we celebrated kindness the way we celebrate intelligence? “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel
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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 29

Simple doesn’t mean small.“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 29

Simple, direct, transformative and actionable. “Compassion is a verb.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Playing Hamlet Inside a Video Game During Lockdown: How Storytelling Helps Us Navigate Uncertainty — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 27

A reminder to love, even in a divided world. “Compassion is the language of God. Let us learn to live with kindness, to love everyone, even when they do not love us.” – Pope Francis
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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 25

Life under lockdown felt unpredictable, unstable, and out of control—just like the world of Hamlet. So why not perform it inside GTA Online? A modern Elsinore in a virtual crime world.

When theaters shut down during the COVID-19 lockdown, a group of artists reimagined Hamlet inside Grand Theft Auto Online, transforming a chaotic virtual world into an unpredictable stage. This innovative experiment in storytelling, improvisation, and human connection highlights how gaming helps us

When We Cross the Divide: Stories of Compassion That Defy the Odds — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 24

Want to be happy? Help someone. Want others to be happy? Help someone. The Dalai Lama reminds us: compassion serves us all. https://bit.ly/4iyjIhP

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 23

#TheParentsCircle
They lost children to conflict. Instead of revenge, they chose peace. Palestinian and Israeli parents build bridges through grief.

This article explores powerful real-life moments where compassion crossed the lines of war, conflict, and identity. From the Christmas Truce in WWI to Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts and youth camps bridging historic divides, these stories challenge our assumptions about enemies and empathy. Disco

Seven Quotes on Compassion — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 22

Feeling compassion is powerful. Acting on it? Even more so. These quotes challenge us to live with more kindness and courage. https://bit.ly/4iyjIhP
#ChooseCompassion #HumanConnection

Discover ten powerful quotes on compassion from global leaders like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Nelson Mandela. Explore how kindness, empathy, and action unite us across cultures and traditions.

When We Cross the Divide: Stories of Compassion That Defy the Odds — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Apr 21

@seedsofpeace.bsky.social
They arrive carrying decades of conflict. They leave with a new vision of the other. Seeds of Peace turns enemies into allies.

This article explores powerful real-life moments where compassion crossed the lines of war, conflict, and identity. From the Christmas Truce in WWI to Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts and youth camps bridging historic divides, these stories challenge our assumptions about enemies and empathy. Disco