Due to the impact of the coronavirus, masks became scarce, and toilet paper also ran out of stock in stores throughout Japan.
The hoax that the coronavirus will affect toilet paper production.As a result of its spread, this situation occurred. However,In reality, many people probably had a vague idea that this information was a hoax.is.
So why did this situation occur? It all comes down to this:The human heartIt is the work of an expert.
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Rumors become reality – Self-fulfilling prophecy –
Even if a rumor is baseless, believing it and acting upon it can, in the end, turn that rumor into reality.There is a phenomenon where this happens.Self-fulfilling prophecyThis is called a "self-fulfilling prophecy" (Merton, RK).
This happened in the past.
1973Toyokawa Shinkin BankThis incident is a typical example. A joke by a high school girl sparked a baseless rumor that the bank was going bankrupt, which escalated into a run on deposits. Fortunately, the situation was eventually calmed down, but a financial institution nearly collapsed for real.(NIKKEI STYLEThat day, toilet paper disappeared! Why do rumors become reality?(Quoted from)
「Toilet paper is out of stock due to the impact of the coronavirus."There was also this rumor,Regardless of whether it is true or notFor now, let's do that.Believe and act.Because there were people who (= bought a lot of toilet paper),Ultimately, the rumor turned out to be true.(This means toilet paper has run out.)
The key point is,Whether or not a rumor has any basis is irrelevant.That means that a personWhether or not you believe the hoax、Human emotions led to misinformation becoming reality.That's right.
Furthermore, toilet paperToilet paper really does disappear from store shelves.This information is then spread on Twitter and the internet.
ThenThe coronavirus is affecting toilet paper production.The story that it has come out isIt was true!I have to buy it soon!、Even more people will end up buying it.
that's why,The more you believe and act on it, the more the misinformation spreads!
Stock prices plummeted sharply.The same psychological state is at play when doing that. If you want to know more about what that means...HerePlease refer to the following.
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Even when people know it's a lie, they still act accordingly.
For example,Even though I know it's a hoax、"There will be people who believe the rumors and buy it → those people will hoard it and eventually toilet paper will run out." So I have to buy some too!Many people act on these thoughts. Thoughts attract other thoughts, and these lies become reality.
In other words,「Other people believe the hoaxIf you read through to that point, you'll realize that acting based on misinformation is not a good idea.Rational judgmentIt can be said that...
This meansThe Prisoner's DilemmaThis can be explained as follows, but the following tweet ↓ may be helpful.
Rumors spread faster than viruses
Twitter, Facebook, etc.Misinformation spreads (is shared) very quickly on social media.If that happens, it becomes difficult to refute the misinformation.
If the rumors don't die down, people who genuinely need toilet paper won't be able to buy it, and many people will suffer.
You need to act based on reliable information with a clear source.
This article↓So,Coronavirus infection information from around the worldThis information is compiled, and all sources are clearly indicated.
We need to remain calm and not be swayed by misinformation.
Also,People who tend to believe in misinformation, and people who tend not to believe in misinformation.There are two types. Which type are you?For those who want a detailed diagnosis of which type they tend to beYou can access it from the following link.Personality testYou can receive it ↓
Reactions to the coronavirus according to psychological personality theory ↓
Which type do you fit into?
Let's make good use of self-fulfilling prophecies!
Many people believed the rumor, and the rumor actually came true. However,The positive aspects of self-fulfilling propheciesThere are also others.By believing in a positive outcome and acting accordingly, you can get closer to your ideal.Instead of making rumors a reality, let's make your wishes and dreams come true! In other words, it's like this:
If you believe it will happen, it will happen (it will become a reality).
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Thoughts take precedence
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Those who made good use of that principle were
"Think and Grow Rich" (Napoleon Hill)
Over 100 million copies sold worldwide「Thoughts become realityThis book describes specific methods and processes for turning thoughts into reality.
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