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Why people reject better systems

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Upgrading to a vastly superior software system often causes immense corporate outrage. The status quo bias ensures that individuals heavily prefer things to stay exactly the same, viewing any change as a profound loss, even if their current system involves broken fax machines and carrier pigeons.

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