AI Snips
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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.
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.
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.