Medium Impact
Algorithm: Medium
Attention
Feature Positive Effect
"I notice what's there, not what's missing. Absence of evidence is just... absent."
What is Feature Positive Effect?

Paying more attention to the presence rather than absence of features or information.

Real-World Impact

Leads to incomplete analysis, overlooking critical missing information, and falling for marketing that highlights positives while hiding negatives.

Fun Fact

This bias explains why people are bad at noticing what's missing from presentations, contracts, or arguments.

Random Insight

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