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Sunk-cost-persistence pattern: the irrational tendency to
Sunk-cost-persistence pattern: the irrational tendency to continue a commitment because of past investment rather than future value, where the emotional pain of admitting a loss exceeds the rational assessment of continued costs
Why This Is a Pattern
Exemplifies Cognition Operates Through Dual Processing Systems (System 1 biases). Recurs in relationships, careers, investments, projects, subscriptions.