Moral, Political, and Workplace Biases
Status quo bias
Preferring existing arrangements.
What Is Status quo bias?
Status quo bias is a thinking trap where preferring existing arrangements.
How It Tricks You
It can turn partial social evidence into a confident judgment about people, motives, or groups.
Real-World Example
An employee sticks with an old tool because changing workflows feels annoying.
Seen Online As
- Changing it sounds riskier than leaving it alone.
- This is how we have always done it.
- The current option feels safer mostly because it is current.
What To Ask Instead
Would we design it this way from scratch?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Status quo bias?
Preferring existing arrangements.
What is an example of Status quo bias?
An employee sticks with an old tool because changing workflows feels annoying.
How do I spot Status quo bias?
Would we design it this way from scratch?