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Halo Effect

One positive trait creates a "halo" that colors our perception of completely unrelated traits. Attractive people seem smarter, kinder, more competent—with no evidence. Drag the attractiveness slider up and watch other traits rise automatically.

Drag the Attractiveness slider. Watch how unrelated traits drift upward without any evidence—that's the halo at work.

All trait sliders start at 50% (neutral). Drag Attractiveness to see the halo effect in action.