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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Red Light No One Is Watching: Why We Obey Rules That Cost Us

from The Psychology of People

You are alone at an empty crosswalk. No cars. No police. No one to judge you. And still, you wait. This episode explores why people follow arbitrary rules even when breaking them would help them, harm no one, and remain anonymous. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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