Ferguson Effect
The idea that increased scrutiny of police following incidents like Ferguson leads to police pullback and increased crime rates.
Videos Mentioning Ferguson Effect
A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #216)
Sam Harris
A hypothesized effect where police reduce proactive policing out of fear of OIS (officer-involved shootings) and subsequent negative publicity, potentially leading to increased crime.
Can We Pull Back From The Brink? (Episode #207)
Sam Harris
The phenomenon where proactive police contact with civilians decreases drastically after investigations into police misconduct, leading to an increase in homicides and felonies.
Rebooting New York City: A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #236)
Sam Harris
Discussed in relation to policing, suggesting that increased scrutiny of police actions might lead to reduced policing in certain areas, potentially impacting crime rates.
Randall Kennedy: The N-Word - History of Race, Law, Politics, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #379
Lex Fridman
The idea that increased scrutiny of police following incidents like Ferguson leads to police pullback and increased crime rates.