Cognitive Decision 060

A system can be optimized for the average user or for the worst-case user. Optimizing for the worst case reduces overall efficiency. Which do you choose?

• 73% chose: Optimize for the average user (320 people)
• 27% chose: Protect the worst-case user (116 people)

436 decisions from real people on Resonant. Figures refresh every night at midnight (UTC).

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