I agree totally and I've been thinking along this track lately too. I keep being surprised by the extent of this apathy -- it seems to show up in all industries and countries, though the degree varies a little. It feels totally alien to me -- I'd hate to be that indifferent to what I do, and if I got to that point I'd try to change jobs.

> film of careless inertia covering the whole world.

Great phrase, by the way.