"بزرگترین جنایات در تاریخ مدرن فقط نتیجه نفرت و طمع نبود بلکه حتی بیشتر از آن نتیجه نادانی و بی تفاوتی بود"

The idea here is that some of the worst events in history didn’t just happen because people were hateful or greedy. A lot of it also came from people not knowing better or simply not caring enough to do something about it. Ignorance and indifference are powerful forces that can cause as much harm (or even more) as outright malice.

Think about the Holocaust during World War II. It wasn’t just about Nazi hatred and greed for power. A huge part of why it could get so bad was because so many people either didn’t know what was happening—ignorance—or they knew but chose to look the other way—indifference. This isn’t to say that everyone was complicit, but when large numbers of people either don’t understand or don’t care about injustice, terrible things can happen.

Let’s take a real-life example: the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. In just 100 days, around 800,000 people were killed. Now, this was driven by deep-seated ethnic hatred and political greed. But it was also allowed to continue because many people around the world were ignorant of the severity of the situation or indifferent to the plight of those suffering. Many countries and international organizations didn’t step in until it was far too late. They didn’t take the threat seriously enough or didn’t want to get involved in what they saw as “someone else’s problem.”

So, how can we apply this idea? First, it’s about being informed. Make it a habit to stay updated on what’s happening around the world, even if it’s uncomfortable. Don’t just scroll past the tough headlines because they’re hard to read. Second, don’t be indifferent. If you see something wrong, speak up. It can seem like one person’s voice doesn’t matter, but change often starts with a single step. Support organizations that fight ignorance and indifference—whether through education, activism, or direct aid.

Imagine you’re at work, and you notice a colleague being treated unfairly. Maybe it’s subtle, like being left out of important meetings or being spoken over. It might be easy to think, “It’s not my problem,” but that’s indifference. Instead, you could choose to learn more about workplace discrimination and speak up when you see it. Maybe you talk to your colleague and offer support, or you bring it up to HR. It’s about not looking the other way.

Think of this concept as a call to action. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if something doesn’t directly affect us, it's not important. But we’re all part of a bigger picture. When we educate ourselves and refuse to be indifferent, we help build a world where ignorance and indifference aren’t the forces driving history’s greatest crimes. So, the next time you’re faced with a situation where you can either look away or get involved, remember that your choice can make a difference.