>But that's still cheaper than paying for the health problems downstream of ultraprocessed food. It is unrealistic to expect the vast majority of humans to pri

>But that's still cheaper than paying for the health problems downstream of ultraprocessed food. It is unrealistic to expect the vast majority of humans to prioritize the long term in every single decision they make, especially if they have a dim view of the long term. It is logical to want to enjoy life in the present, even if it will hurt in the long term, if you are being brought down by other aspects, such as stress about income volatility and belief in low probabilities of upward movement, etc.