Medium Impact
Algorithm: Low
Risk Assessment
Risk Compensation
"I'm wearing a helmet, so I can definitely do this dangerous thing I wouldn't normally attempt."
What is Risk Compensation?

Adjusting behaviour in response to perceived risk changes, often negating safety improvements.

Real-World Impact

Reduces effectiveness of safety measures, explains why some safety improvements don't reduce accidents as expected.

Fun Fact

This bias can completely negate the benefits of safety improvements as people unconsciously increase risky behaviour.

Random Insight

"Your confidence in your own rationality is inversely proportional to your actual rationality. Ironic, isn't it?"

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