The People vs. Impatient Button-PushingAn illusion of control vs. the cold, hard logic of machines.

From the show

Court of Human Behavior

This trial investigates the unwritten rules of elevator button etiquette. The prosecution argues that repeatedly pressing an already-lit call button is an act of irrational impatience. The defense counters that it's a harmless expression of hope in a world of unresponsive technology. We explore the psychology behind this common habit, from our need for control to the belief that it might just make the elevator arrive faster. The verdict reveals the surprising (and sometimes negligible) impact our button-mashing has on the system's algorithm.