Why counter intuitive? The idea that Apple maintains debt despite its enormous cash reserves may seem counterintuitive at first because it appears illogical for a company to choose to pay interest on debt when it has ample funds to clear that debt. Here’s why this strategy can make sense: Optimal Capital Structure: Apple may aim to...

Why is it so hard for us human to think out of constraints? 

Evolution is tinkering, trial and error, adaptation to your environment