Study: Our Brains Love Shortcuts

A study from the University of Waterloo revealed that our brains love shortcuts! In experiments with 2,820 participants, researchers found that, given the option between a simple or a complex explanation, people tend to pick straightforward solutions and answers. “Simplicity isn’t just valued in explanations—it’s part of how we think about achieving results efficiently,” PhD candidate Claudia Sehl said. (Study Finds)