We’ve all seen those viral videos of public meltdowns on our feeds. But have you ever wondered why the first instinct is often to pull out a phone instead of helping? According to psychiatrist Jared Ng, it usually isn’t about cruelty. It’s more about fear, uncertainty, and a habit many of us learned early on - avoid conflict and stay out of trouble. When something stressful happens in front of us, filming can feel like the easiest way to deal with the moment. Does filming help create accountability, or does it make an already difficult situation worse? Cover video: jordanlimtalk/TikTok