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Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect

34 points - 08/02/2026

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  • profsummergig

    today at 5:08 AM

    Have read about 50-100 Psychology paper abstracts. This is the first time I've understood a Psychology paper abstract in the first read. Kudos for that.

    • gwerbin

      today at 5:00 AM

      I like that they didn't try to make it some subliminal superhero tie-in and instead proposed the more plausible mechanism of increasing attention to surroundings in the presence of something unusual.

      • rukuu001

        today at 4:36 AM

        Key learning - if you’re pregnant travel with a friend dressed as Batman

        • today at 5:04 AM