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Attribution
Just-World Hypothesis
"If bad things happen to you, you probably deserved it. The universe is basically a cosmic judge."
What is Just-World Hypothesis?

The belief that the world is fair and people get what they deserve. Karma's philosophical cousin.

Real-World Impact

Leads to victim blaming, reduces empathy for those suffering misfortune, and creates unrealistic expectations about fairness.

Fun Fact

This bias helps people feel safer by believing bad things won't happen to them if they're good, but it also leads to victim blaming.

Random Insight

"The only thing more predictable than human irrationality is humans' surprise at being irrational."

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