Medium Impact
Algorithm: Low
Risk Assessment
Zero-Risk Bias
"I prefer zero risk in one area to lower risk everywhere. Math is clearly optional in safety decisions."
What is Zero-Risk Bias?

Preference for eliminating risk entirely in one area rather than reducing overall risk.

Real-World Impact

Leads to inefficient allocation of safety resources and explains why 'zero tolerance' policies are popular but often counterproductive.

Fun Fact

This bias explains why people support expensive policies that eliminate small risks while opposing cost-effective policies that reduce larger risks.

Random Insight

"The human brain: 3 billion years of evolution perfecting the art of being wrong with complete certainty."

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