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Counter-counter example: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/10/24...

The Bystander was a huge problem in China as recently as 10 years ago, until Chinese authorities made changes to the law.

It's still an issue in India today. (https://www.outlookindia.com/national/explained-delhi-teen-m...)

Quite oddly, the bystander effect is biggest in countries that celebrate collective action, and the smallest in countries with strong individualist bents.



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