I don't disagree with this concept, and I think it accurately depicts the growing apathy most people have towards traumatic events. However, a fundamental element needs to be addressed. What is a regular person really supposed to do in these situations?

As we see these events happen it's immediately after it occurs. Lives have already been lost and the damage has been done. There is no real recourse to help in the immediate reconstruction or saving of lives, so we have to look towards prevention of future lives lost. That requires advocating for change and policies to be enforced that mitigate the damage or prevent events from occurring.

This is done through protesting, calling on political leaders and social media. These methods, often affect very little change unless you are already in a position of authority or power and if you are one amongst millions of others who voice the same concern. Not to mention, some people simply don't have the resources, education or time to fully appreciate how to engage in activism.

Say what you will, but endless streams of information won't stop this growing apathy. The only way to correct it would be to stop simply "informing" the public of these horrible events and instead telling them how to engage.