Source: Bertrand Russell: The Conquest of Happiness, 1930, chap. 15：Impersonal interests
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We understand that, as individuals, we are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of the world and have little influence over it. However, we tend to forget this easily. For example, when a strong candidate we support in an election continues to gain momentum, we are prone to the illusion that we, too, have a significant impact on society. But once the election is over and public interest fades, that momentum quickly disappears, leading us to lament or criticize the forgetfulness and lack of awareness in society. Conversely, if others are enthusiastically supporting a different strong candidate but we ourselves are uninterested in that candidate, their excitement may seem like nothing more than pointless commotion.
To overcome such a narrow perspective, it is essential, as Russell suggests, to cultivate "impersonal interests"--concerns that extend beyond our own work and immediate social environment, allowing us to see the world from a broader perspective.
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