The Arthur Brooks Show

Think Small

Aug 23, 2018
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INSIGHT

Psychic Numbing of Big Crises

  • Big scale crises often desensitize us due to psychic numbing, reducing our emotional response.
  • It makes us feel helpless and less effective in addressing global problems.
INSIGHT

Power of the Singularity Effect

  • Our feelings respond strongest to individual stories rather than large statistics, known as the singularity effect.
  • This explains why rescuing one person galvanizes more action than aiding thousands anonymously.
ADVICE

Act Locally to Empower Yourself

  • Focus on local actions and partial solutions to feel empowered and make meaningful change.
  • Supporting local organizations magnifies individual efficacy and delivers impactful results.
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