People prefer lots of things that make them depressed and anxious like sugar, drugs, gaming etc. It might be from brainwashing but it might also just be because these things offer short term rewards, with costs being more long term.
I prefer to be in a city because I like the things cities offer, but I am aware that it would probably be better for my health to live in the country side.
I prefer to be in a city because I like the things cities offer, but I am aware that it would probably be better for my health to live in the country side.