Model
Observer Effect
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If you do engage, another trap to watch out for is the observer effect, where there is an effect on something depending on how you observe it, or even who observes it. An everyday example is using a tire pressure gauge. In order to measure the pressure, you must also let out some of the air, reducing the pressure of the tire in the process. Or, when the big boss comes to town, everyone acts on their best behavior and dresses in nicer clothes.
From
Chapter:
Anything That Can Go Wrong, Will
Section:
Be Careful What You Wish For
