The Science Behind Our Love for Simple Solutions

A study from the University of Waterloo reveals that people have a cognitive bias towards simplicity, favoring simple explanations and solutions for their efficiency and reliability. Conducted by Claudia Sehl and colleagues, the research involved 2,820 participants and found that simpler, more common causes are preferred for understanding events and achieving goals. This preference for simplicity reflects a broader desire for efficiency in both explanations and task execution.