Do you think you'd act more constructively if you didn't have a safe distance from many tragic events?
Sometimes I almost feel like it's irrational to not feel affected by an event that would profoundly affect me if only I were to witness it first-hand. But then, if I were to be so affected by all the tragedies that happen, I might be too paralyzed to lead a normal life. I just find the disconnect that goes on here interesting and mind-boggling.