The quick fix mentality, also known as the magic pill mentality, is that people think that most things can be solved quickly and easily if you just find the right solution. This is mostly because of contemporary marketing that always point towards the quick-fix or instant gratification that only that product can serve. One example of this is the popular idea of "Three minute abs".
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