# The Batman Effect

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Podcast: [We Have Concerns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-have-concerns-319519)
Published: 2025-12-05T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://wehaveconcerns.com
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Duration seconds: 2953

## Resource

New research conducted by psychologists in Milan shows that if Batman show up, we immediately become more altruistic and considerate. Jeff and Anthony dig into this heroic study, and discuss how it might be applied to making the world a better place.

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