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Jane's avatar

normalcy bias - The phenomenon of disbelieving one's situation when faced with grave and imminent danger and/or catastrophe. As in over focusing on the actual phenomenon instead of taking evasive action, a state of paralysis.

Normality bias, is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings. [1] Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects. [2] The normalcy bias causes many people to prepare inadequately ..

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teresafbrooks's avatar

Great observation, and applicable on many levels. Now on a level that affects the entire planet.

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