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The Timmy Paradox: Why Our Compassion for Animals Outshines That for Humans

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

From Timmy the humpback whale in the Baltic Sea to other well-known cases like Punch or Harambe, whenever an animal suffers publicly, our collective empathy often becomes a powerful force. The outpouring of grief and concern can be immense and widespread.

However, it is a peculiar and often unsettling observation that this very same depth of compassion seems far more challenging for us to extend towards our fellow human beings, even in times of great distress.