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Apr 18, 2025 17 min

Risk Compensation: Safer Systems, Riskier Behavior

from Mental Minute

Why do we take more risks when we feel protected? Explore risk compensation, the paradox where safety measures can lead to bolder behavior. From helmets to seatbelts, learn how perceived safety shapes our actions in surprising ways.

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