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

We chose six moments to capture Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life and work.

Each moment reflects the same truth: hope is not naïve — it is a discipline, and the antidote to numbness in the face of crisis.

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Jane Goodall’s final lesson: hope is an antidote to numbness — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Jane Goodall’s legacy unites science and compassion. Her final lesson: hope is an antidote to paralysis and despair in the face of global crises.

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

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...

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Paul Slovic @pslovic.bsky.social · Jun 25

How can humor bridge our compassion gap?
We explore this in our latest article ⬇️

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.

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

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

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Paul Slovic @pslovic.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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

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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

Subscribe to our newsletter!

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.

👉 www.arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

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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: A Lens For Justice — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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

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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: Only The Collective Can Survive — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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.

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

New #Yale study: More Americans than ever (26%) are Alarmed about climate change. The Alarmed now outnumber the Dismissive by 2.5 to 1, but is that enough to drive real action? #ClimateCrisis #YaleClimate
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Global Warming's Six Americas, Fall 2024

Our Fall 2024 Climate Change in the American Mind survey finds that 26% of Americans are Alarmed about global warming, and that the Alarmed outnumber the Dismissive (10%) by a ratio of about 2.5 to 1.

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

Facts tell. Stories move. Documentaries like Blackfish and The Cove turned awareness into action. How? Through narrative empathy. Read more: bit.ly/41PYAhT

Can Documentaries Change Behavior? The Power of Narrative Empathy — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Can documentaries change behavior? Through the power of narrative empathy, films like Blackfish, The Cove, and An Inconvenient Truth have shaped public opinion and sparked real-world action. Discover ...

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

The people of Myanmar need our compassion now more than ever. Learn how you can support relief efforts after the devastating earthquake
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Compassion for the victims of the Myanmar earthquake: How You Can Help — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread destruction, with families searching for loved ones and communities rallying to provide aid. Rescue teams are working tirelessly, but resources...

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Mar 20

The "Us vs. Them" thinking fuels division. But extremist ideologies don’t just create enemies—they create victims within the in-group, reinforcing a false sense of righteousness. When empathy is selective, exclusion follows. bit.ly/4hl3ckB

Extremism and Empathy — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Extremism thrives on selective in-group empathy, while narrative empathy and participatory ecological storytelling can challenge radical ideologies by building broader cognitive and affective connecti...

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

Genocide doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a slow process of dehumanization. How can we recognize early warning signs and take action before it’s too late? @svobodster.bsky.social explores the psychology behind hate and intervention. Read more: bit.ly/4iOsOb8

How to Stop Dehumanization Before It Goes Too Far

Once societies become “hate-curious,” they've embarked on a path that can lead to genocide. But all of us can take action to halt this progression.

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Mar 14

Stories shape how we see the world. But what if nature itself had a voice? Participatory ecological storytelling invites us to listen—to animals, forests, even oceans—and rethink our place in the web of life.
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Participatory Ecological Storytelling and Empathy — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Participatory ecological storytelling fosters ecological empathy and narrative empathy, helping people confront eco-anxiety and psychic numbing by co-creating stories that give voice to the more-than-...

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

Empathy is an act of humility—it reminds us that another person’s suffering could have been ours. @musicalmakiko.bsky.social explores how music helps us exercise this essential human capacity. Read more:
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Empathy as Exercise — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Empathy, like music, is an exercise—a practice that deepens our humanity and strengthens our connection to others. In a world where apathy dominates headlines, this article explores why empathy is ess...

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Mar 7

Shakespeare meets Grand Theft Auto. When theaters shut down, actors took Hamlet into GTA Online—improvising in a world of chaos, strangers, and serendipity 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3QTqeny

Playing Hamlet Inside a Video Game During Lockdown: How Storytelling Helps Us Navigate Uncertainty — The Arithmetic of Compassion

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 innova...

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

Can the Oscars be a stage for social visibility? "Anora" made the unseen visible. "No Other Land" bore witness to destruction. Firefighters reminded us of unsung courage. When stories like these are told, we can’t look away. 🔗 bit.ly/4h2YJCJ

When the Oscars Become a Stage for Social Visibility — The Arithmetic of Compassion

The 2025 Oscars became a platform for social visibility, spotlighting No Other Land, L.A. firefighters, and Anora—stories that challenge us to see differently.

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

We often think of empathy as a human-to-human experience. But what if it could help us rethink conservation? Ecological empathy shifts the focus from human-centered views to life-centered perspectives—helping us recognize the interdependencies between species and landscapes. bit.ly/4be03kT

Ecological Empathy — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Discover how ecological empathy and narrative empathy are redefining our relationship with nature, paving the way for sustainable coexistence.

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Feb 18

Can AI replace human connection, or just create a dangerous illusion of support? Sewell Setzer III's tragic case highlights the risks of unregulated AI. The cost of indifference is too high.
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The hidden risks of the unregulated use of AI — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Unregulated AI chatbots and social media algorithms can create a dangerous illusion of support while exposing vulnerable users to harm. The tragic cases of Sewell Setzer III and Molly Russell highligh...

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

Sandra, an orangutan, spent 20 years in captivity before an Argentine court ruled she was a "non-human person" with rights.
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Sandra the captive orangutan wins right to freedom from Argentine zoo

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Feb 13

A horse walking into a hospital seems improbable? Meet Peyo, a horse who comforts cancer patients, showing that empathy transcends species. Read more: bit.ly/3CQAs52

What can a horse teach us about compassion? — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Discover the heartwarming story of Peyo, the therapy horse who offers comfort to cancer patients in Calais. Learn how equine-assisted therapy is transforming mental health, autism care, and emotional ...

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Feb 6

Psychic numbing shields us from overwhelming suffering, but storytelling breaks through. 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘡𝘦𝘳𝘰 uses film to restore humanity to those erased by war. #NarrativeEmpathy #FromGroundZero bit.ly/4k1Sn9J

“From Ground Zero” Uses Empathy to Make Us See Gaza’s Reality — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Discover how "From Ground Zero" combats psychic numbing by fostering narrative empathy through untold.

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

In the chaos of a wildfire, what would you grab? For some, it’s a wedding gift. For others, a journal filled with memories. These choices reveal what we hold closest. Behind every wildfire statistic is a story. bit.ly/4hM4aa9

The Stories Beyond the Wildfires — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Discover the powerful personal stories behind the LA wildfires—treasured objects, lost memories, and quiet moments of resilience. From a child’s toy to a firefighter’s act of compassion, these narrati...

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

Seeing animals as individuals, not exhibits, is the first step toward real conservation. Do zoos and aquariums help—or just confine? bit.ly/3Exfus5

Empathy for Captive Wildlife in Zoos and Aquariums — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Zoos and aquariums play a crucial role in fostering empathy for captive wildlife through best management practices, compassionate conservation, and narrative empathy, balancing education with ethical ...

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Stanford CISAC @stanfordcisac.bsky.social · Jan 30

Next week: "What Have Survey Experiments Taught Us About Decisions to Use Nuclear Weapons?" with Rose McDermott, @pslovic.bsky.social and Sharon Weiner.

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