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Why do we do things that are bad for us? The ancient philosophers had an answer We all break promises that we make to ourselves. Our dedication to a weekly running schedule falters; groceries wilt as we order takeout. Despite pledging to go to sleep earlier, we stay up late scrolling. This time we won’t leave that huge work project until the last minute – we swear – then we find ourselves procrastinating yet again.
This is puzzling. Shouldn’t it be easy to keep promises to yourself that align with what you think is right? Ancient Greek philosophers found this baffling too, and named the phenomenon of a person acting against what they believe to be in their best interest – akrasia. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle all wrestled with this relatable conundrum: why do we do what we know is bad for us?
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