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#201 Understanding the Bystander Effect: Why We Don't Always Come to the Rescue
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Have you ever hesitated to act in an emergency, thinking someone else will surely step in? This episode peels back the layers of our psychology to reveal why our instincts might not always lead to heroism. Drawing from a segment in Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking Fast and Slow," I delve into the revealing study by Richard Nisbett and Eugene Borgida. They throw us into a scenario where an individual in distress might not receive the help they need due to the silent assumption that another bystander will intervene. It's a chilling realization that inaction can be just as impactful as the actions we take.
As I recount this experiment, I also share a slice of my life from the world of retail. Recalling the all-too-common silence that follows the ring of a help bell, I connect the dots back to Nisbett and Borgida's findings. This discussion isn't just academic—it's a mirror to our daily lives, challenging us to confront our own responses in moments of need. Join me on this introspective journey, and let's explore what it truly takes to break the bystander effect and become the helper that someone, someday, might desperately need.
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