There is real effect where we as humans optimize for things that are easier to measure and model. For example GDP vs quality of life. And while I would think t

There is real effect where we as humans optimize for things that are easier to measure and model. For example GDP vs quality of life. And while I would think there is some connection between this effect and the observed effect of wasteful frontend practices, I think the more direct answer of innate human laziness and self-interest seem like a bigger factor to me.