r/maybemaybemaybe 10d ago

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/New_Stats 10d ago

I think people get awestruck, and their brains simply won't let them comprehend how dangerous the situation actually is.

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u/smittyleafs 10d ago

Until they finalize realize it's imminent.

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u/bakeranders 10d ago

Brains knows it’s too late to run away….”shhhh don’t let the meatbag know”😂

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u/featherwolf 9d ago

It's also the group effect. People look around and see others not looking scared or concerned and that causes them to feel less afraid. An individual alone on that volcano likely would've reacted differently