New research reveals why we procrastinate and make impulsive decisions.
The article explores different ways people think about time and how it affects decision-making. It compares two types of discounting: Exponential Discounting and Hyperbolic Discounting. While Exponential Discounting is commonly used, Hyperbolic Discounting better explains behaviors like procrastination and addiction. The study shows that Hyperbolic Discounting can also lead to consistent decision-making when considering future consequences.