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John Spacey, February 10, 2016 updated on April 23, 2017
Complexity bias is the belief that complex solutions are better than simple ones. The term denotes an irrational preference for complexity over simple approaches that are faster, cheaper and safer. The following are common examples:
JargonThe assumption that someone knows what they are talking about because they use obscure terminology and big words.Math The assumption that complex math must be accurate and more valuable than a qualitative insight.SoftwareA preference for highly complex software to satisfy requirements that are comparatively simple.
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