It is not irrational, because preferences are arational. Now, Gal might be mistaken about her preferences, but she is the current best source of evidence on her preferences, so I don’t see how her actions in this case are irrational either. She’s an engine specialist and a mechanic, so it’s perfectly understandable that she would want something she knew how to maintain and repair.
It is not irrational, because preferences are arational. Now, Gal might be mistaken about her preferences, but she is the current best source of evidence on her preferences, so I don’t see how her actions in this case are irrational either. She’s an engine specialist and a mechanic, so it’s perfectly understandable that she would want something she knew how to maintain and repair.