Indifference in Society (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Define indifference
Define indifference
State of apathy lacking concern for important matters
Indifference as barrier to what?
Indifference as barrier to what?
Deeper philosophical reflection about purpose & values
What is information overload?
What is information overload?
Unprecedented info amounts creating mental exhaustion
Effect of info overload on meaning search
Effect of info overload on meaning search
Prevents sustained, focused reflection on deeper questions
Why do people prefer simple messages?
Why do people prefer simple messages?
Gravitate to straightforward explanations over complexity
What does contemporary culture prioritise?
What does contemporary culture prioritise?
Convenience & immediate satisfaction over challenge
Role of stress & anxiety in modern life
Role of stress & anxiety in modern life
Defining characteristics creating barriers to meaning-seeking
How chronic stress blocks meaning search
How chronic stress blocks meaning search
Occupies mental resources, narrows focus to immediate problems
How smartphones create stress
How smartphones create stress
Through constant connectivity expectations & social pressure
What is social media anxiety?
What is social media anxiety?
Distress from unanswered messages or feeling excluded
Why is digital anxiety unique?
Why is digital anxiety unique?
It travels everywhere, unlike traditional stressors
Example of modern indifference to meaning
Example of modern indifference to meaning
Choosing entertainment & distraction over contemplation
What's preferred over long-term spiritual development?
What's preferred over long-term spiritual development?
Immediate gratification
What do stress & anxiety occupy?
What do stress & anxiety occupy?
Mental resources needed for philosophical contemplation
Religious simplification means
Religious simplification means
Engaging with basic concepts vs exploring full depth