People who are more likely to die seem to care less about the future
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Individuals with higher mortality risk—as judged by actuarial life insurance data—tend to care less about long-term consequences. They show more impulsivity and less future planning, consistent with evolutionary theories that link time horizon to environmental and internal health cues.
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Original Title: People who are more likely to die seem to care less about the future | Researchers call a “slow life strategy,” were more inclined toward short-term mating, and tended to be more impulsive, less conscientious, and less likely to consider future consequences.