In 2005, epidemiologist Michael T. Osterholm highlighted a key human psychology trait: indifference until a crisis emerges.
His quote, "Indifference becomes fear only after the catastrophe hits... when it is already too late," reflects a common pattern where people overlook threats until they directly affect them.
Despite Osterholm's and other influential figures' warnings with evidence-based data, why did these alerts fail to spur necessary actions and responses?