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The Hot Seat: Does the Bystander Effect Reveal a Lack of Empathy?

MONEY FM 89.3
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🚨 Does the Bystander Effect Reveal a Lack of Empathy? Join Hongbin Jeong live on The Hot Seat at 6pm as we unpack one of psychology’s most puzzling human behaviors — the bystander effect. 👀 A child lost in a busy MRT station. 💥 A man collapsing on the street. 🎥 A viral video of an assault — and a crowd that just watches. We’ve all seen it happen. But why don’t people step in? Featuring expert insights from: 🧠 Dr Razwana Begum – Head of Public Safety and Security Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences 🩺 Dr Annabelle Chow – Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology 📅 Date: Today ⏰ Time: 6pm Is this silence a sign of apathy — or are we wired to freeze when faced with uncertainty? 🔹 What drives the bystander effect? 🔹 Can empathy override hesitation? 🔹 How can we change the script the next time we witness someone in need? 💬 Don’t miss this thought-provoking live discussion — Today at 6pm on MONEY FM 89.3.