100 Things You Need To Know About Short-Termism And Long-Term Thinking

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Breaking The Chains of Short-Termism: Unveiling The Mind-Blowing Examples of Short-Term Thinking Across Multiple Domains

Short-termism is a terrible disease. To some extent, we are all blinded by it.

The prevalence of short-term thinking has seeped into every corner of our lives, hindering progress and blinding us to the bigger picture.

In this article, I used artificial intelligence to explore examples of short-termism across multiple domains, revealing the truths behind our society’s addiction to instant gratification.

I explored multiple fields including finance, politics, healthcare, education, agriculture, and the insidious grip of short-term thinking across these domains.

Examples of short-termism and the dangers of immediate gratification are everywhere:

• Financial Markets: High-frequency trading and algorithmic trading prioritize short-term gains over long-term investment strategies. Quarterly earnings reports and Wall Street’s focus on short-term performance can lead to short-term decision-making by companies.
• Politics: Politicians often prioritize short-term popularity and election…