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> Why is it too much to expect adults to act like adults and make decisions for themselves? Because people don't act rationally. The model of a human as a rati
by otterley 2y ago
> Why is it too much to expect adults to act like adults and make decisions for themselves?
Because people don't act rationally. The model of a human as a rational actor who deeply considers all of the potential impacts of their decisions is a fiction that has been proven flawed by countless studies. Those actions can have externalities and consequences for which the public bears the cost, not just the actor.
> why is it their fault that people cant control themselves
Nobody's ascribing fault here; rather, we're trying to understand the bigger picture.
- HDThoreaun 2y ago> Those actions can have externalities I dont believe that people who eat unhealthy food have any doubts about the effect of the food. They just dont care that its unhealthy, that isnt an externality. > Nobody's ascribing fault here; rather, we're trying to understand the bigger picture. The bigger picture is that more products that people enjoy is a good thing, and if some people cant handle that its not societys fault.
- otterley 2y agoThe externality is increased public health care cost. Obesity leads to increased risks of heart attacks, diabetes, strokes, etc. And there’s a strong between poverty and obesity, making it more likely the public will pay the cost of treatment. There are other externalities as well; for example, we still haven’t really solved the problems created by all the plastic packaging used with processed foods.