Transitivity of preferences (if I prefer A to B and B to C, I should prefer A to C) is not a necessary criterion for rationality; nature may randomize preferences to protect itself and reduce stress on the environment, making preference cycles optimal from a survival standpoint.
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Nassim Nicholas TalebEvidence Quote
“if I always prefer apples to pie M and um presented that choice nature wants to make me eat other things and also to wants to uh reduce the stress on the environment of people always eating the same thing so it's a good way for nature to make me vary my my um my preferences either to protect nature and to protect myself right so it's not necessary uh you know that transitivity of preferences is not a necessary Criterion for rationality”
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:44:21 AM
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