Episode
White Elephant - Episode 24: Sunk Cost Bias
Pouria Bakhtiari
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2023-10-17
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Episode 24 of White Elephant examines the sunk cost bias, one of the mind's greatest cognitive errors. We often continue investing in people, projects, or possessions simply because we've already spent money, time, or energy on them—even when they no longer serve us. Th Read more…Episode 24 of White Elephant examines the sunk cost bias, one of the mind's greatest cognitive errors. We often continue investing in people, projects, or possessions simply because we've already spent money, time, or energy on them—even when they no longer serve us. This behavioral economics principle explains why we persist with unproductive endeavors. Understanding the sunk cost fallacy helps us make better decisions and allocate resources more effectively toward our actual goals. Close