Apathy doesn't have to be terrible in all situations. In an emergency, apathetic people may do nothing to help because of indifference or a lack of concern. The flip side is that they may also handle the situation more efficiently because they aren't panicked or overcome with emotion...

+40 Apathy doesn't have to be terrible in all situations. In an emergency, apathetic people may do nothing to help because of indifference or a lack of concern. The flip side is that they may also handle the situation more efficiently because they aren't panicked or overcome with emotion, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

That's why I want to become a surgeon. I am willing to "desensitize" myself in order to be apathetic in life-threatening situations. I want to be able to control my apathy so that I can remain calm and perform surgeries in order to improve the lives of others. At the end of a life-saving operation, I will be able to release my emotions by sharing my happiness and relief with the family of the patient.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

if the operation didn't go well, do you think you'd wanna still release the emotions?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

you never told me

by Anonymous 10 years ago