Choice Quote by Franklin Foer
“If you're presented with choices that steer you toward your worst instincts, that's what you'll choose. If I'm presented with Snickers bars, I won't necessarily seek out kale.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Problem with Choice”, 2015
When options appeal to our baser instincts, we tend to pick them, even if better alternatives exist.
In simple terms: We pick the tempting, not the healthy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist instinctual pulls.
Themes
decisionmaking
selfcontrol
instincts
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- online browsing
- dietary decisions
- media consumption
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
choice architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your worst instincts?
- How can you redesign choices to favor better outcomes?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to notice subtle cues that trigger worst instincts.
