The Bystander Effect: Are NPCs Glitching in Real Life?

When someone collapses on a crowded street and no one helps, is it just human psychology—or something deeper? This dive into the bystander effect explores the eerie phenomenon where crowds freeze, help never comes, and people behave like they’re stuck in an idle animation. Are we witnessing a social glitch… or are some among us only programmed to respond when prompted? What if you’re surrounded by NPCs?