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Apathy is the lack of emotion, motivation, or enthusiasm. Apathy is a psychological term for a state of indifference — where an individual is unresponsive or "indifferent" to aspects of emotional, social, or physical life. Clinical apathy is considered to be at an elevated level, while a moderate level might be considered depression, and an extreme level could be diagnosed as a dissociative disorder. The physical aspect of apathy associated with physical deterioration, muscle loss, and lack of energy is called lethargy — which has many pathological causes as well.
Apathy can be object-specific — toward a person, activity or environment. It is a common reaction to stress where it manifests as "learned helplessness" and is commonly associated with depression. It can also reflect a non-pathological lack of interest in things one does not consider important.
Certain drugs are known to cause symptoms associated with or leading to apathy. Apathy is also very similar to laziness, and may be an extreme form of it.
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@jasonrallen When I was a volunteer in the ED, I learned not to do that, amongst other things. I respect the nurses, but hate the apathy.
airynd (airynd) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:31:51 -0000
@jasonrallen When I was a volunteer in the ED, I learned not to do that, amongst other things. I respect the nurses, but hate the apathy.
@karenejones yes, but I think...the majority are subconsious ones. Sum people becom blind when they see the truth out of ...apathy?
Apathy_Freaks (LifeASTheMurderScene) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:30:40 -0000
@karenejones yes, but I think...the majority are subconsious ones. Sum people becom blind when they see the truth out of ...apathy?
if my apathy is so fucking disgusting, than why do you waste time trying to talk to me, you bitch?
tnabinns (Tina Binns) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:30:23 -0000
if my apathy is so fucking disgusting, than why do you waste time trying to talk to me, you bitch?
BOOMBOX from the BOONDOX-whus.org-91.7fm-UCONN radioBLACASTAN,APATHY,CHUM,SHIEKS-10p-12a (MOOK&FAIR)-tonite!!!
Blacastan (Blacastan) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:24:40 -0000
BOOMBOX from the BOONDOX-whus.org-91.7fm-UCONN radioBLACASTAN,APATHY,CHUM,SHIEKS-10p-12a (MOOK&FAIR)-tonite!!!
still can't believe that our PM would promote apathy instead of encouraging Canadians to get involved and care
OmarAlghabra (Omar Alghabra) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:16:20 -0000
still can't believe that our PM would promote apathy instead of encouraging Canadians to get involved and care
still can't believe that our PM would promote apathy instead of encouraging them to get involved and care
OmarAlghabra (Omar Alghabra) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:15:57 -0000
still can't believe that our PM would promote apathy instead of encouraging them to get involved and care
Fight Mannequinism - Suggests voting, volunteering, reading and discussing issues as ways to avoid becoming a hollow plastic shell.
Kettering Foundation - In trying to find ways to increase citizen participation and empowerment in society, the Foundation asks the question What does it take to make democracy work as it should?
Student Apathy at Social Security - House of Representatives member, Mike Capuano discusses young people being far removed from what will affect their future.
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The Roots of Apathy and How Schools Can Reduce Apathy - Essay by David O. Solmitz about passivity and submissiveness among youth, its causes, and proposed solutions.
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Vote America, Vote! - A new alliance for progress between voters and business in which businesses offer voters rewards and savings for overcoming apathy voting; promotes larger voter turnout to insure a more vibrant American democracy.
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Wired News snippet - College freshmen are more apathetic than ever.
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