When Does 'Normal' Become Deadly?A 1902 eruption reveals a fatal flaw in human nature.

The Logic Glitch

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The Logic Glitch

Our tendency to assume things will stay the same can have catastrophic consequences. In 1902, the town of Saint-Pierre on Martinique was destroyed by a volcano. Despite numerous warnings, from ashfall to tremors, the residents believed it would be a minor event, just like before. This story of 30,000 deaths is a chilling example of normalcy bias, showing how ignoring small red flags because 'it's probably fine' can lead to disaster.

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