Environmentalists often insist that “everything is connected”. But it’s still slightly depressing how much external and theoretically irrelevant factors influence decision-making. Presumably including government and judicial decision-making. For example, those who drink bitter drinks judge others more harshly than those who drink sweet drinks or water, according to Psychological Science. I wonder if that includes black coffee? And for those who make decisions for a living, should they be sure to cleanse their palate first?