Zero Sum Bias

NOT ENOUGH MEANINGSYSTEM 1Numerical and Probability Errors

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Definition

A cognitive bias towards thinking that a situation is a zero-sum game, where one person's gain would be another's loss.

Underlying Mechanism

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Observable Markers

  • If they get
  • I lose
  • It's either
  • One of us has to
  • Win-lose
  • There's not enough for both

Examples

  • If they win, I lose
  • There's only so much to go around
  • Their success means my failure

Insight

Notice: narrative frames outcomes as binary (Win/Lose) rather than collaborative. Consider mutual gains and non-zero-sum solutions.

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7-Layer Framework Associations

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Research Notes

Mechanism: Scarcity Mindset.

Literal Visualization

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