Loss aversion

Loss aversion

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Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026

Loss aversion is a cognitive bias in cognitive science and behavioral economics where individuals perceive the pain of losing as psychologically more powerful than the pleasure of gaining an equivalent amount. First identified by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, it suggests that people prefer avoiding losses over acquiring comparable gains.

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2
across 2 shows

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Aug 2026

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2 episodes featuring Loss aversion, newest first

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