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Gunnar_Zarncke comments on Open Thread, Jul. 20 - Jul. 26, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 21 July 2015 07:14:22AM 1 point [-]

If they did not do the BBQ thing I think I would not have much chance with it...

Bystander Effect? The more people there are that could throw a party the less likely it is any particular does. Be the exception.

Comment author: [deleted] 21 July 2015 08:14:16AM 1 point [-]

I though that relates to stuff like accidents or other emergencies. I made a quick google search and could not find anything that would not relate to people being in trouble and needing help. But I do see it can play a role, a certain kind of waiting for each other to start...