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Why is there added distortion when going from 24 bit to 16 bit?

I've read a lot here about added noise when going from 24 bit to 16 bit. I'd like to know why this exists. When converting a 24 bit signal to a 16 bit signal, why can't we simply round the 24 bit ...
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Should I ever use a bit depth less than 24 bits?

Pro Tools gives me the option of 16 bit or 24 bit. Is there a reason I shouldn't just always use 24-bit sessions to get the highest quality sound?