THE PSYCHIC DISTANCE
Why does one coworker's story move a team, while a layoff report barely registers?
Behavioral science shows empathy does not scale. It concentrates around names and faces, and quietly fades as the count grows.
#PsychicDistance #IdentifiableVictimEffect #BehavioralEconomics
Why does one coworker's story move a team, while a layoff report barely registers?
Behavioral science shows empathy does not scale. It concentrates around names and faces, and quietly fades as the count grows.
#PsychicDistance #IdentifiableVictimEffect #BehavioralEconomics
October 13, 2026 at 4:12 AM
THE PSYCHIC DISTANCE
Why does one coworker's story move a team, while a layoff report barely registers?
Behavioral science shows empathy does not scale. It concentrates around names and faces, and quietly fades as the count grows.
#PsychicDistance #IdentifiableVictimEffect #BehavioralEconomics
Why does one coworker's story move a team, while a layoff report barely registers?
Behavioral science shows empathy does not scale. It concentrates around names and faces, and quietly fades as the count grows.
#PsychicDistance #IdentifiableVictimEffect #BehavioralEconomics
Alt headline: "Resources to be thrown at non-native invasive species" #BiodiversityCrisis #misfire #IdentifiableVictimEffect
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
‘Trees of hope’: Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted around UK
Project asks people to make ‘promises to nature’ after ‘rollercoaster’ year for the Northumberland landmark
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Alt headline: "Resources to be thrown at non-native invasive species" #BiodiversityCrisis #misfire #IdentifiableVictimEffect
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Should sexual harassment victims be identified?
What about perpetrators?
Karin Ella Bitman et al. found — contrary to the #IdentifiableVictimEffect — UNidentified victims got MORE help.
But identified PERPS yielded MORE help for the victim.
Karin's on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karinella...
Karin Ella Bitman et al. found — contrary to the #IdentifiableVictimEffect — UNidentified victims got MORE help.
But identified PERPS yielded MORE help for the victim.
Karin's on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karinella...
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Should sexual harassment victims be identified?
What about perpetrators?
Karin Ella Bitman et al. found — contrary to the #IdentifiableVictimEffect — UNidentified victims got MORE help.
But identified PERPS yielded MORE help for the victim.
Karin's on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karinella...
Karin Ella Bitman et al. found — contrary to the #IdentifiableVictimEffect — UNidentified victims got MORE help.
But identified PERPS yielded MORE help for the victim.
Karin's on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karinella...
Are people more willing to contribute to identifiable than unidentifiable victims?
Despite having more statistical power and using quality-controlled participants, another paper reports an unsuccessful #replication of an #IdentifiableVictimEffect.
Revised for #JDM: osf.io/upd2f
#psychology #xPhi
Despite having more statistical power and using quality-controlled participants, another paper reports an unsuccessful #replication of an #IdentifiableVictimEffect.
Revised for #JDM: osf.io/upd2f
#psychology #xPhi
May 23, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Are people more willing to contribute to identifiable than unidentifiable victims?
Despite having more statistical power and using quality-controlled participants, another paper reports an unsuccessful #replication of an #IdentifiableVictimEffect.
Revised for #JDM: osf.io/upd2f
#psychology #xPhi
Despite having more statistical power and using quality-controlled participants, another paper reports an unsuccessful #replication of an #IdentifiableVictimEffect.
Revised for #JDM: osf.io/upd2f
#psychology #xPhi