Published Feb 9, 2021
Why 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths May Not Feel Any Different
Psychologist Paul Slovic delves into the phenomenon of psychic numbing, exploring how emotional detachment and reliance on numbers can hinder decision-making during large-scale tragedies like the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the need for stories and images to evoke public awareness and prompt action.
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