“Instead of more bystanders creating an immobilizing ‘bystander effect,’ the study actually found the more bystanders there were, the more likely it was that at least someone would intervene to help.” CityLab: Surveillance Cameras Debunk the Bystander Effect.

+ The bystander effect was based on an inaccurate story from the very beginning. To see its roots, and to see an excellent documentary, check out The Witness.