Philosophyspeaking topic
Diffusion of responsibility: why does nobody in a crowd step in to help, with everyone assuming someone else will? Why does individual conscience weaken as responsibility gets spread across more people?
— Darley and Latane, the bystander effect
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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