Anecdotally, I can say Ive made a less than ideal decision and been very cognizant of it at the time. As Neil44 says in the comments we are feeling beings that

Anecdotally, I can say Ive made a less than ideal decision and been very cognizant of it at the time. As Neil44 says in the comments we are feeling beings that think. I dont think Im unique when I, to use a trival example, weigh the cost of staying up later and watching another episode on netflix vs getting the sleep I need. Instant dopamine vs long term consequences...