Why can consistency with an earlier choice sometimes lead to a poor decision?
Answer & explanation
It can discourage reconsideration when new evidence changes the merits.
Consistency can support follow-through, but it can also keep an outdated position in place. A sound decision must remain responsive to relevant evidence. The issue is whether the commitment still makes sense, not whether consistency is always bad.
Influence
Chapter 3 · Commitment and Consistency: Hobgoblins of the Mind
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