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You're running something of a fool's errand arguing this point. Of course you're right. It's sad on so many levels that retail stores are important, that fashio
by redwood 14y ago
You're running something of a fool's errand arguing this point. Of course you're right. It's sad on so many levels that retail stores are important, that fashion is important, that fads, trends, and other trivialities are important.
However if we accept that all of the above are inevitable, then we must accept a friction-free experience as valuable. And the poster above is pointing out that whether it's logical or not, the feeling of "I made the smart choice!" by buying the discounted option, provides this easier experience.
At a high level human choices aren't rational which is sad, but we must accept it.
- chongli 14y ago>At a high level human choices aren't rational which is sad, but we must accept it. I can accept that but I have to ask: who would have the time to make a deep, rational analysis of the value for everything they buy? At some point I think the quick "discount heuristic" is the more rational choice because it saves time. On the other hand, for big ticket items (cars and houses) I'd hope people would spend a lot more time making a rational choice.
- redwood 14y agoGood point