Decision-Making Biases
Pro-innovation bias
Overvaluing new ideas because they are new.
What Is Pro-innovation bias?
Pro-innovation bias is a thinking trap where overvaluing new ideas because they are new.
How It Tricks You
It can make one option feel obvious before the tradeoffs have been checked.
Real-World Example
A team loves a new app and ignores how much training it requires.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
What are the costs and failure modes?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Pro-innovation bias?
Overvaluing new ideas because they are new.
What is an example of Pro-innovation bias?
A team loves a new app and ignores how much training it requires.
How do I spot Pro-innovation bias?
What are the costs and failure modes?