Principlev1
Structure decision environments so the path of least
Structure decision environments so the path of least resistance leads to acceptable outcomes rather than forcing deliberate choice at every decision point.
Why This Is a Principle
This is a principle derived from People disproportionately stick with default options even (default option stickiness), Default options determine behavior more reliably than (defaults determine behavior), and Behavior follows the path of least resistance due to the (least resistance path). It's actionable, general across contexts, and prescriptive about design choices. It's not an axiom itself because it derives from the underlying behavioral facts about defaults and energy efficiency.