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Is there evidence that lack of capability is the culprit? Is it possible that people are perfectly capable, but make informed unhealthy choices because it's wh
by jMyles 10y ago
Is there evidence that lack of capability is the culprit? Is it possible that people are perfectly capable, but make informed unhealthy choices because it's what they want to do?
I can't stand even 8oz of sugary soda, but I also can't imagine judging or restraining someone (let alone with the violence of the state) who wants to.
- mlok 10y agoThey are hooked. What they want is not based on informed unhealthy choices.
- tnzn 10y agoYou're asking for evidence of cognitive biases ? There's a WHOLE discipline that documented it in several thousands of articles. If you still believe humans are perfectly free of their choices, I have bad news for you : they are not. Also, sugar is addictive.
- Retra 10y agoThe whole advertising industry is built upon the evidence you're asking for.