This article explores how hostile architecture contributes to psychic numbing and slow violence, and how narrative empathy can restore compassion in the way we design and inhabit public spaces.
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Through narrative empathy, this piece remembers Alina’s friends and family lost to the war in Ukraine, pushing back against psychic numbing by focusing on individual lives behind the statistics.
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Alina’s testimony from Bucha offers a deeply personal account of the war in Ukraine, showing how narrative empathy can break through psychic numbing and keep the human cost of war from being forgotten.
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From spiritual teachers to human rights leaders, these ten voices offer timeless wisdom on compassion. Their words remind us that compassion is not only a feeling—but a force for connection, resilience, and everyday action.
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Real stories of compassion in unexpected places—from war zones to protests. What happens when empathy defies division?
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This article examines how psychic numbing weakens public response to climate change and argues that narrative empathy is essential for turning overwhelming data into meaningful, emotional engagement.
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Why does bad news capture our attention while good news fades away? Explore the psychology behind negativity bias, loss aversion, and media influence. Learn how these biases shape our perception of the world—and how we can balance our media diet for a healthier, more realistic perspective.
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Participatory ecological storytelling blends narrative empathy with ecological empathy and thus becomes a creative and collaborative way to address eco-anxiety and psychic numbing and build deeper connections with nature.
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What happens when Hamlet meets Grand Theft Auto Online? During lockdown, artists turned a video game into a stage, proving that even in chaos, storytelling can connect us. Discover how this experiment redefined performance and resilience.
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This year’s Oscars highlighted stories that demand to be seen: a Palestinian-Israeli documentary on loss and resistance, L.A. firefighters honored for real-life heroism, and Anora, a film giving visibility to erased lives. Why these moments mattered.
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Can AI chatbots provide meaningful support, or do they pose unseen dangers—especially to vulnerable individuals? The tragic case of Sewell Setzer III, who formed an emotional attachment to a chatbot that failed to intervene, raises urgent concerns. Molly Russell’s death further underscores the risks of unregulated algorithms shaping young minds. As AI advances, we must ask: Are we prioritizing convenience over safety?
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From Ground Zero uses narrative empathy to break through psychic numbing, revealing the harsh reality of war in Gaza through deeply personal stories from those living at ground zero.
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Amid wildfire devastation, small objects tell big stories—a child’s toy, a lost painting, a rescued dog. Behind every statistic is a life forever changed.
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Explore the challenges uncontacted indigenous tribes face in balancing autonomy and survival. Discover how evolving threats demand updated policies to ensure their protection while respecting their isolation.
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Wildfires are devastating communities and ecosystems, but your actions can make a difference. Our article shares practical steps to support wildfire relief and prevention while tackling the root causes of the crisis.
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This article explores the ethics of cetacean captivity (such as orcas), the empathy and compassion necessary to acknowledge their suffering, and the importance of ethical alternatives.
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Young leaders are redefining society with clarity, courage, and a sense of urgency. From Kaliko in Hawai’i demanding climate accountability to Malala Yousafzai championing girls’ education, these activists are breaking through apathy and inspiring systemic change. Learn how their voices are shaping a more just and sustainable future.
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Slow risks like climate change and rising sea levels are accelerating rapidly. Learn why urgent action is needed and how you can help reframe these threats as immediate priorities.
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