In the 2007 edition of the better world handbook the authors outline a cycle of cynicism:
1. Finding out about a problem
2. Wanting to do something to help
3. Not seeing how you can help
4. Not doing anything about it
5. Feeling sad, powerless, angry
6. Deciding that nothing can be done
7 Beginning to shut down
8. Wanting to know less about problems
[which repeats until apathy results]
Don’t be a part of the cycle of cynicism. Be informed. Get involved. Make the world a better place.
