Be more active. Eat better. Rest more. Individually, we know that these and other positive habits lead to better health and all the benefits that derive from it. In theory, it’s something we can all get behind but in practice even the best of us often default to short-sighted decisions that are not in our best interests.
But when it comes to effecting group change on this front, we witness similar patterns: Short-term thinking overshadows the goal of long-term gains. Entire industries have tried — and largely failed — to help their workers lead healthier lives.
