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A very large number of people absolutely do not know what they need, or - if they do - are not sufficiently motivated to pursue those needs. See, e.g., the obe
by torstenvl 9y ago
A very large number of people absolutely do not know what they need, or - if they do - are not sufficiently motivated to pursue those needs. See, e.g., the obesity epidemic, smoking cessation, social security (in lieu of retirement savings), tax refunds (in lieu of adjusting withholding), etc.
Willpower, knowledge, and just plain old wherewithal aren't free and can't just be assumed.
- Tarq0n 9y agoIt works both ways as well. Poverty causes stress and lowers self control and cognitive resources. This makes it harder for people in poverty to work their way back out, even if they may intrinsically have the necessary capabilities.