Why 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths May Not Feel Any Different
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Understanding Psychic Numbing During the Pandemic
This chapter delves into the phenomenon of psychic numbing during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating how emotions overshadow empirical data in risk assessment. It reveals a disturbing trend where increased loss of life results in diminished empathy, potentially leading people to engage in risky behaviors.
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