zero-risk bias
/ˌzɪəroʊ ˈrɪsk ˌbaɪəs/
preferring complete elimination of risk over greater overall reduction
zero-risk bias in a sentence
“Zero-risk bias: choosing to eliminate one small risk entirely over reducing a bigger one.”
Origin of zero-risk bias
Arabic sifr empty, zero + Latin risicum danger
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