Issue #630 - Champion Bias, Extreme Program & Think-It-Over Chair
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Champion Bias
The tendency to evaluate a idea based primarily on the reputation or track record of its presenter rather than on idea’s actual merits. (link)
Extreme Program
A challenge that pushes to create innovative, ultra-low-cost solutions to significant problems by working within strict resource constraints. (link)
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Think-It-Over Chair
A parenting tool designed to help children develop self-awareness and responsibility through guided reflection. (link)
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This is a helpful way to frame it. When cognitive load rises, we outsource evaluation to reputation, structure, or ritual. What looks like bias is often a compensatory strategy for living in excess.