Mike H
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What about the people that pass by and don't help? Why don't they help? Fear or lack of empathy?
Not to be the downer, but I'd be more curious to find out why people don't help rather than help.
As for why they help, I think it must be their conscience. I think the majority of people help because they would feel bad if they didn't, not for the simple reason of actually helping someone- so it's selfish.
There is a lot of instinct and training that can override your conscience, though. |
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Nancy Pete
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for kind-hearted people there is strong urge to come to the rescue of another. for people afraid of being sued they will just stand there. |
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AutoTech88
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for me it would be conscience if the guy is helpless and i can do something to help him i would because in a sense if i was in the same situation i would want someone to do for me too... |
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jd
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When it's instinct it comes from training and experience. When it's conscience it's usually pure luck either survive.
More often it's fear and you stand there and wonder what to do . Some would be more interested in not getting hurt themselves. |
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Jaimee seeks HARMONY!
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I try to think of it...it seems that it comes out as an instinct for me. That time that conscience will take part is if you dont follow your instincts. |
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pero_102
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it depends on different person,
some would do it because they can't bear leaving it unattended, thus conscience
some would do it because of a heroic or messianic complex
others out of pity
others to prove their skills
others for the sake of God
others because they belong to the same team
instinct, i think no,because when that victim is an enemy, you just leave him, or you might be afraid that your own life would be in jeopardy. |
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anonysquirrel
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It's about doing the right thing. It's about taking action the consequences of which will not haunt you in the future. Like if you see someone drowning in freezing cold water, you jump in to save them without worrying about the cold, because if you don't, you will suffer much guilt in the future for the momentary comfort of keeping yourself warm while another person drowned.
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♥Гove and Гïfe♥
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We all have similarities, feelings, human instincts, consciences, as well as experience throughout our lives may and I think that yes these help to lead us to assisting each other.
Personally I believe that each and every human being is "linked/connected" to one another in some way (such as the similarity of both living on earth as humans) and therefore we are there for one another in the human race.
I think that the individual is prodded to do good for the world and help another as he would for himself out of the courage planted within his heart.
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clncarplz
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If you do it quickly without fore-thought it is instinct. If you have to think about it then it is conscience. |
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Juan C
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it's human nature... except for hard-rock-hearted people... |
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_smile_'s Kometa of Biga-a
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Depends on a given situation. For example you saw an accident and you know that you have a knowledge in first aid your instinct is to help the victim, it is your instinct that is working. But if the situation is different for example if you are approached by somebody you barely know and ask for a help how little or big it is, your conscience will now dictate your action.
Just like in my line of work. More often than not, my conscience sometimes dictate my action.
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Anne C
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i would wanna believe that instinct would be relative with one's sense of self-preservation.
so i'd go with conscience. |
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Bamboo
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i believe it's the innate goodness in us. even the hardest criminals does good things sometimes. we just don't trust them enough. |
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Aref H4
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Sometimes, we do it instinctively. Other times, it is because it is what our conscience dictates. And still other times, it is for another reason.
Like this scene still fresh in my mind. They were on the boat, and an old lady falls overboard. For some time no one was moving and doing anything, until there was a splash and this man follows the flailing lady on the water, and saves her.
Once back on the boat, the hero's first question was: "Now, who the hell pushed me?"
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Wafflecopter
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Empathy.
If you were down and out, or in some extreme life-threatening situation, and someone had the opportunity to save your skin, you would want them to do it.
thus when you see someone in that type of situation, you step in and help out if you can. |
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RoseYellow
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I think it is instinct. I have been know to quickly step in dangerous situations. And trust me, I am not thinking about it. I just do it. there is a moment of assessing the situation but if there is a look of fear I am there. |
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Mickey the zombie
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plain and simple, a wanna be hero |
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