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Medium Impact
Algorithm: Low
Decision Making
Status Quo Bias
"Why improve things when mediocrity is so comfortable?"
What is Status Quo Bias?

The preference for the current state of affairs. The psychological equivalent of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

Real-World Impact

Prevents innovation, maintains inefficient systems, and keeps people in situations that no longer serve them.

Fun Fact

Status quo bias is why most people never change their default settings and why companies make opting out deliberately difficult.

Random Insight

"Reminder: Every decision you make is influenced by biases you don't know you have. Sweet dreams!"