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Basically, most people are too optimistic.
For example, we like to believe that in the future we will have no illnesses, and when in doubt; misfortunes will more likely affect others than ourselves.
In fact, these illusions are healthy
For example, we like to believe that in the future we will have no illnesses, and when in doubt; misfortunes will more likely affect others than ourselves.
In fact, these illusions are healthy
However, this "unrealistic optimism" puts us at risk when it comes to correctly assessing the risks that may be lurking in the future. "It won't affect me" is a risky attitude in the case of a global pandemic. And not just for yourself.
That's why still some find the control measures are "exaggerated", many of which believe it is "extremely or rather unlikely" that they could become infected themselves.
Part of the problem is not having a personal experience with the danger of the virus. Personal experiences still beat statistics by far when it comes to forming a picture of the world.
Measures contained the spread relatively well, right? That will paradoxically make maintaining them more difficult.
During the time "Nothing happened" becomes "nothing will happen".
During the time "Nothing happened" becomes "nothing will happen".
In addition to above now add this one:
It is very difficult for us to view people we know and like as potential risks. Therefore we might classify them as certainly not contagious!
You see the trap?
It is very difficult for us to view people we know and like as potential risks. Therefore we might classify them as certainly not contagious!
You see the trap?
A short personal observation might confirm this:
Measures like mask-wearing and keeping distance are more likely to be kept in professional meetings rather than private ones.
Please pay attention to "might" & "more likely" as it really depends on self-consciousness of people
Measures like mask-wearing and keeping distance are more likely to be kept in professional meetings rather than private ones.
Please pay attention to "might" & "more likely" as it really depends on self-consciousness of people
Unfortunately, people you like can be just as contagious as those you only briefly know.
In addition: the risk of infection increases, with mood. Alcohol, loud conversations, hearty laughter, close groups - all risk factors.
In addition: the risk of infection increases, with mood. Alcohol, loud conversations, hearty laughter, close groups - all risk factors.
Combine to all these the exponential growth of the disease.
The essence of exponential growth: at first little seems to happen, and then suddenly everything happens very quickly, and we can hardly imagine it.
The essence of exponential growth: at first little seems to happen, and then suddenly everything happens very quickly, and we can hardly imagine it.
However, there is one psychological factor that may still help us: social norms.
We can get each other to do the right thing: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0884-z
We can get each other to do the right thing: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0884-z
