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Concern Quote by Paul Bloom

“Too often, our concern for specific individuals today means neglecting crises that will harm countless people in the future.” quote by Paul Bloom
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“Too often, our concern for specific individuals today means neglecting crises that will harm countless people in the future.”

Paul Bloom

About This Quote

Source Book: Against Empathy by Paul Bloom, 2016

Focusing on a few individuals can cause neglect of larger, future harms.

In simple terms: Concern for some can ignore many.

Key Takeaway

Balance present compassion with future impact.

Themes

ethics empathy future generations resource allocation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • public health planning
  • climate policy
  • philanthropy strategy

Key Concepts

moral psychology long‑term thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to weigh present vs. future needs?
  • What mechanisms ensure broader concern?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on immediacy may bias decisions.

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