Hirosi ordered the expensive "heart attack special" at his local pub. It came with a full pound of hamburger and a full bucket of fries. Halfway through the meal, Hirosi was not feeling well. Yet according to the sunk-cost fallacy, Hirosi will continue until he has finished the "special."

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The sunk-cost fallacy refers to the misconception where people continue an endeavor because of previously invested resources (time, money, effort), even if it's no longer in their best interest. In Hirosi's case, he might feel compelled to finish the meal despite feeling unwell, because he has already paid for it and consumed part of it.

Hirosi Ordered the Expensive "Heart Attack Special" at His Local