What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More

"A refreshing and necessary reminder on our ability...to help those in need." — Moby

When we think about whether we are good people leading a good life, we usually think about actions. Bad people do bad things that hurt others. Good people do good things that help others, and they avoid doing bad things. Simple.

But while our actions certainly have consequences, today our inactions have far greater and far graver consequences. Bad actions can result in the suffering of a few or several dozen...