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Limiting use of an object to its traditional function instead of seeing creative possibilities.
Limits creative problem-solving, reduces innovation, and explains why breakthroughs often come from outsiders to a field.
Children are less affected by this bias than adults because they haven't fully learned 'proper' object functions yet.
"Your brain runs on the same logic that makes people argue about pineapple on pizza. Let that sink in."