Epiphany comments on Why Don't People Help Others More? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Raemon 16 August 2012 06:47:54PM *  1 point [-]

Random question (not expecting expert quality answers here, but curious)

If you have only minimal first aid training and no particular combat training, you are in a mostly deserted area, and you hear a gunshot somewhere nearby but out of sight, what do you think the rational altruistic response?

Edit: In this scenario, you either don't have a phone, there are no police in the area, or otherwise "easy way out" are not available. You can choose to whether and how to help by yourself, and that's it.

Comment author: Epiphany 03 September 2012 12:15:31AM *  0 points [-]

Leave and get help.

  • What are you going to do against a person with a gun even if someone's been shot?
  • There's a very good chance the person or animal targeted is already dead and it's too late.
  • If you move toward a gunshot sound, and visibility isn't perfect (say you're going through the bushes) you may be shot because you're mistaken for a wild animal or enemy.

The last thing you'd want to do is rush over and see what happened or get involved in a conflict when you have no idea how it started or who is telling the truth.

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