# helping strangers

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## A Kinder World: New Data Shows Compassion Still Trending Up

In a world often dominated by headlines about conflict, division, and uncertainty, it is easy to believe that compassion is fading from our collective humanity. Yet, new global data reveals a very different picture: kindness is not only alive, but it is steadily growing. Across continents, cultures, and communities, compassion is quietly shaping a more hopeful future.

Aug 5, 2025 10 min read