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Key Takeaways: Best Lessons from the Last Year

Afford Anything

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Laziness: A Biological Imperative

  • Humans are inherently lazy, both physically and mentally, to conserve energy.
  • The brain uses a disproportionate amount of calories relative to its weight.
  • Mental shortcuts, like heuristics and biases, help reduce cognitive load.
  • People often mimic others' choices to avoid critical thinking and decision-making.
  • This includes financial decisions, as evidenced by brain activity during financial news consumption.
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