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Re:The default effect: why we renounce our ability to choose by nonrandomstring on Tuesday November 08, 2022 @04:23AM (#33517427)
Not always but often, when faced with two paths, one hard and one obviously harder, my "mindset" kicks in and I pick the harder. Because fuck it.

On deeper reflection, when I'm making those kind of choices, out mountain-biking or yomping, they happen very rapidly and come from a more direct place. My soul is demanding challenge. There's no fatigue. It's not carelessness, just caution taking a back seat and reading the map while I drive.

On the other hand, stuck between the choices of which two fine drinks to order.... comfort kills.

Re:The default effect: why we renounce our ability to choose by circlefavshape on Tuesday November 08, 2022 @06:15AM (#33518008)
> Not always but often, when faced with two paths, one hard and one obviously harder, my "mindset" kicks in and I pick the harder. Because fuck it.

Hah same here, though I've been trying to move past that and make life less bloody difficult for myself.