Comment on What are some common everyday examples of this phenomenon? (see body)

octoperson@sh.itjust.works ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Placebo buttons.

Some appliances like elevators or traffic crossings cycle automatically, but they still have (non-functional) buttons. If the buttons are removed, people complain that the wait is too long. Let them push a button while they wait, and they’ll think it’s much quicker.

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