Vaccinated individuals may be granted preferential treatment, cautions social psychologist
In the current context of the global vaccination drive, social psychologist Hans-Peter Erb of the Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg has issued a warning against granting special rights to vaccinated individuals.
According to Erb, the scarcity of vaccines could psychologically lead more people to want to get vaccinated, as something scarce becomes more attractive. However, granting special rights to vaccinated individuals could make the scarce vaccine more attractive, potentially leading some people to obtain vaccine doses illegally.
Erb emphasizes the importance of community spirit and responsibility in following rules. He argues that the lack of rewards for following rules is a problem, as it is bad for people to follow rules without getting any rewards. Instead, he advocates thinking more about the community and strongly emphasizing the community spirit.
In Germany, there's a culture of prohibitions, and enforcing measures would be difficult if special rights were granted to individuals, as one cannot tell from the outside whether someone is vaccinated or not. This could potentially lead to situations such as entering a supermarket without a mask, which is currently prohibited.
Responsibility plays a role for many people, as following the rules can prevent people from dying elsewhere. Erb warns that the lack of rewards for following rules is problematic, as it discourages people from following them. He advocates against granting special rights to the vaccinated, as it could undermine the community spirit and potentially lead to illegal activities.
In summary, social psychologist Hans-Peter Erb emphasizes the importance of community spirit and responsibility in the current vaccination drive. He warns against granting special rights to the vaccinated, as it could make the scarce vaccine more attractive, potentially leading to illegal activities, and undermine the community spirit. Instead, he advocates thinking more about the community and strongly emphasizing the community spirit.
