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Why do people choose things that are close or easy, even if other options might be better?

A person often prefers what is easy to reach or use. This preference is not about liking one thing more. It is about what is convenient and close.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A person often prefers what is easy to reach or use.

This preference is not about liking one thing more. It is about what is convenient and close.

People often choose what is nearby or simple to access. This choice is based on convenience, not on a deeper preference. It is easier for a person to understand choices based on logistics. This helps a person to accept why certain things are chosen more often. The choice is about what is practical.

A manager needs to pick a team member for a new project. The manager chooses a team member who works in the same office. This team member is easy to talk to every day. The manager does not choose another team member who works remotely. The choice is based on how easy it is to communicate, not on who is more skilled.

Words you'll need

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Action Space

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Human-In-The-Loop

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Proximal Policy Optimization

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