“Libertarian Paternalism”
The libertarian part embraces the idea that each person should be free to make their own choices, regardless of how harmful they may be. The paternalism part advocates the idea of making it easier for people to choose the options that are generally regarded as in their own best interests.
The classic example would be a school cafeteria. Kids may love to eat cake. But studies have shown that, regardless of taste, we are actually more likely to select whatever is at eye level. Therefore, if it’s (generally) regarded that kids eating more carrot sticks and less cake would be in their best interest, one could arrange the carrot sticks at eye level, while placing the cake below.
A mind-opening, thought inspiring, and encouraging look at simple, achievable, ideas that could change our country for the better.
The libertarian part embraces the idea that each person should be free to make their own choices, regardless of how harmful they may be. The paternalism part advocates the idea of making it easier for people to choose the options that are generally regarded as in their own best interests.
The classic example would be a school cafeteria. Kids may love to eat cake. But studies have shown that, regardless of taste, we are actually more likely to select whatever is at eye level. Therefore, if it’s (generally) regarded that kids eating more carrot sticks and less cake would be in their best interest, one could arrange the carrot sticks at eye level, while placing the cake below.
A mind-opening, thought inspiring, and encouraging look at simple, achievable, ideas that could change our country for the better.
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