It’s really hard for people realize the effects of something that could potential harm them in the future. Future self Vs present self, present always wins. No

It’s really hard for people realize the effects of something that could potential harm them in the future. Future self Vs present self, present always wins. Nothing is free. People don’t realize that google being free is because, let’s say, Samsung pays Google for ads. And Samsung passes it on to customers. Lo and behold, your phone purchase pays for Google. (This is simplistic but I’m using it as an example of hidden costs. Advertisers could potential still spend the money elsewhere or keep it as profits)