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> There are spenders and savers. This seems a little reductive, like nobody has any agency nor are there any shades of gray, you're either black or white, true
by Someone1234 4y ago
> There are spenders and savers.
This seems a little reductive, like nobody has any agency nor are there any shades of gray, you're either black or white, true or false, spend or save. I'd argue people prioritize different things and a lot of the reasons they prioritize those things has to do with their upbringing or personal history.
I'm sure, in general, people should save more. Just feels like everyone is quick to jump on others for making different choices without understanding the context of those choices. It is the whole "Should people on food stamps buy a birthday cake?" question again, and every time that comes up all hell breaks loose.
- f38zf5vdt 4y agoMany people have poor impulse control around certain decisions and are unable to control themselves despite wishing otherwise. The percentage of overweight and obese individuals in the world is a good indication of this. Unless you feel obesity is their priority.
- scottLobster 4y agoNot just poor impulse control, typically obese people and compulsive spenders are compensating for some psychological trauma. For some reason they lack a positive emotional stake in their future
- onlyrealcuzzo 4y agoSome people just really like French Fries...
- s1artibartfast 4y agoSeems like you are describing Why they have poor impulse control.