Cognitive Decision 041

A warning says a system has a 5% chance of serious failure. Most people ignore it because 95% sounds safe. Do you intervene?

• 43% chose: Intervene because the downside is serious (213 people)
• 57% chose: Do not intervene because failure is unlikely (285 people)

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