One way to prioritize information is by how much time it saves you. Knowing how to tie your shoes, or put clothes on, are very high priority - these are quick t

One way to prioritize information is by how much time it saves you. Knowing how to tie your shoes, or put clothes on, are very high priority - these are quick to learn (for a relatively developed brain) and save a lot of time (small amounts, but on a daily basis). The opportunity cost is very low, and the alternative's cost - that is, having to look up how to tie your shoes every day - is very high. The basics of daily living, then, are all high priority. After that, what's what?