Why We Have More Sympathy for Baby Jessica Than for Darfur

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  • 6 years ago
Focusing on the struggles of an individual appeals to our emotions and makes us care. As the numbers of people suffering get bigger, our cognition, calculation, and thoughtfulness are activated—and we care less.
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