Fear and Collective Threat

Cross-source consensus on Fear and Collective Threat from 1 sources and 7 claims.

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Fear causes people to focus inwardly on their own needs, reducing attention to others. — The War for Kindness
Fear and pain can serve as bridges to common humanity rather than walls of isolation. — The War for Kindness
After the September 11 attacks, charitable giving and volunteering in the United States rose sharply because people felt under a common threat. — The War for Kindness
The inward turn during a crisis can deprive people of the very connection that helps them cope. — The War for Kindness
The contemplative practice of common humanity treats personal suffering as part of a shared human experience. — The War for Kindness
Intergroup conflict simultaneously increases aggression toward out-groups and kindness within in-groups. — The War for Kindness
A viral threat creates shared vulnerability that can be used to expand empathy rather than narrow it. — The War for Kindness