They call it the Normalcy bias Normalcy bias, or normality bias, is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings. Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects. ... About 70% of people reportedly display normalcy bias during a disaster.
They call it the Normalcy bias Normalcy bias, or normality bias, is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings. Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects. ... About 70% of people reportedly display normalcy bias during a disaster.
Thank you for the education. I will do some research into this. The reactions I have gotten from family is off the charts crazy hostile. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
No problem. I learned this term a few years ago myself. Cant remember where I heard it but as soon as I looked at the description a lot of things fell into place. THIS is exactly why you'l NEVER wake up whatever they deem to be "enough" people when 70% refuse to let go of their safe space thinking.
you'l NEVER wake up whatever they deem to be "enough" people when 70% refuse to let go of their safe space thinking.
Great point!
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