This is not so much about prioritization but outright dismissal and comfortably not questioning the status quo.

Reminds of many surgeons refusal to use checklists a while ago despite showing general improvement in outcomes. Nobody wants to admit they could have done better, change their routine and think they don't need help as they're already really good. [1]

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19682451