Why do we blame victims?The hidden danger of believing life is fair

From the show

The Logic Glitch

A 1966 experiment revealed that the human brain rationalizes injustice by deciding those who suffer must deserve their fate. This cognitive distortion, known as the Just-World Hypothesis, prioritizes a sense of safety over truth. Recognizing this instinct is the only way to prevent subconscious cruelty toward those experiencing misfortune.