Laziness is built deep into our nature.
Interpretation
Laziness is an inherent part of human nature that is difficult to overcome.
In this quote, Daniel Kahneman expresses the idea that laziness is a fundamental aspect of human behavior, suggesting that it is ingrained in our psychology. This notion implies that overcoming laziness requires conscious effort and awareness of our natural tendencies, highlighting the challenges we face in striving for productivity and motivation.
In practice
During a motivational speech about productivity, a speaker might use this quote to highlight the struggle against human tendencies.
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The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegience to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to kill father, mother, brother, sister.
Objects exist and if one pays more attention to them than to people, it is precisely because they exist more than the people. Dead objects are still alive. Living people are often already dead.
We are born and reborn countless number of times, and it is possible that each being has been our parent at one time or another. Therefore, it is likely that all beings in this universe have familial connections.
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