What scares a former NIH director more than politics or public health? Former NIH director Dr. Francis Collins is worried about what he calls our “compassion deficit.” How did it become normal to ignore people who are struggling, whether it’s someone down the street or halfway across the world? It’s easy to look the other way. We scroll past suffering online, get caught up in our own lives, and pretend it’s someone else’s problem. But a society that stops caring isn’t just cold—it’s fragile. Collins is clear: bringing back compassion isn’t someone else’s job. It’s on us. Notice people. Reach out. Care about what’s happening beyond your own bubble. That’s how we actually thrive, not just as individuals, but as a society. The question isn’t “Can we fix the world?” It’s “What can I do right now to stop looking the other way?” #Politics #Compassion #Empathy #Health #Motivation