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We project our current mindset and assumptions onto the past and future

Time–saving bias

Description

People's tendency to misestimate the time that could be saved (or lost) when increasing or decreasing speed.

Time–saving bias in business decision

A manager pushes for a slight increase in production line speed, expecting significant time savings, but underestimates the increased risk of errors or bottlenecks that could negate those savings.

Time–saving bias in personal life decision

You underestimate how much time small delays add to a long journey; saving 10 minutes at the start seems more important than at the end.