Why We Choose To Be Lazy And Do What Is Convenient? - Deepstash

Why We Choose To Be Lazy And Do What Is Convenient?

Energy is precious and in the brain is wired to conserve it whenever possible. It is human nature to follow the Law of Least Effort, which states that when deciding between two similar options, people will naturally gravitate toward the option that requires the least amount of work.

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