Psychology of Standards on C.CUI's Log

Psychology of Standards on C.CUI's Loghttps://cuicaihao.github.io/tags/psychology-of-standards/Recent content in Psychology of Standards on C.CUI's LogHugoen-AUTue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000Shifting Baseline: How the Abnormal Gradually Becomes Normalhttps://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-14-shifting-baseline-how-the-abnormal-gradually-becomes-normal/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-14-shifting-baseline-how-the-abnormal-gradually-becomes-normal/This article explores the concept of “shifting baseline,” where standards and norms subtly degrade over time, making once unacceptable issues seem normal. Using examples from corporate quality control to fisheries management and historical events, it illustrates how incremental changes can lead to significant organizational decay. The post delves into the psychological mechanisms behind this process and outlines a six-step progression, while critically examining common management strategies to counteract it.