Indifference harms those who are already in pain because it is a lack of awareness of their humanity and, hence, dignity. People become objects when the subject of the connection decides to objectify them on purpose. Indifference can lead others to do the same if they feel like it can't be bothered withing. Indifference can also harm society as a whole because people stop trying to improve themselves and their situation. They don't reach for opportunities because they're not worth the effort or risk involved. This is why indifference is such a dangerous trait. It can spread quickly, affecting many people until no one trusts or cares about anyone else again. Finally, indifference can hurt society by keeping suffering hidden. If nobody cared, there would be no need for activism because there are people who want to fix things but cannot if nobody reports problems or tries new solutions. Indifference is when you don't care about someone or something. You can be indifferent to someone or something without actually hating them. For example, if I didn't care whether my friend died we would not have a relationship - we'd be too busy with our own lives to bother with each other. But I still wouldn't hate him/her. I just wouldn't give him/her any attention at all. People often become indifferent to what matters most in life.