Sadly, most people don't use a sane layout. Instead, they use the default layout. It's just the status quo bias at work, which explains why the qwerty layout

Sadly, most people don't use a sane layout. Instead, they use the default layout. It's just the status quo bias at work, which explains why the qwerty layout and staggered key still exist, despite overwhelming evidence in favour of alternatives. (To anyone who feels the urge to educate me on the Fable of the Keys, remember that typing speed is not the only worthy criterion. Comfort, RSI, and ease of learning, matter much more.)