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3193: The Sunk Cost Fallacy - Why People Cling to Jobs & Investments Longer Than They Should by Paula Pant
May 26, 2024
Financial and personal decisions expert, Paula Pant, discusses the sunk cost fallacy in decision-making, emphasizing why people cling to jobs and investments longer than they should. She explores the psychology behind this cognitive bias, urging listeners to make rational choices based on present circumstances rather than past commitments.
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- Recognizing the sunk cost fallacy can lead to rational choices and better outcomes in life decisions.
- Prioritizing future benefits over past investments helps overcome irrational behavior influenced by the sunk cost fallacy.
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The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Decision Making
The sunk cost fallacy is illustrated by scenarios such as choosing between a $100 and a $50 ski ticket or investing a last million in a plane research project. Research shows that people often cling to choices based on past investments rather than future benefits due to loss aversion, leading to irrational decision-making. This fallacy applies to various areas of life, from career decisions to financial investments, emphasizing the importance of focusing on future outcomes rather than past investments.
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