by Barry Schwartz
Schwartz argues that too many options don't liberate us but paralyse us. Reducing choices and embracing 'good enough' leads to greater satisfaction than endlessly optimising for the best.
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It’s picked up by Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It), Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age and The Year of Magical Thinking.
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Engages with Schwartz's The Paradox of Choice on how menu design and assortment exploit consumer decision-making
Extends Schwartz's paradox of choice into the digital realm, showing how unlimited communication options paradoxically impoverish the quality of our conversations and relationships
Didion's paralysis in the face of overwhelming choices during bereavement illustrates the kind of decision-making breakdown Barry Schwartz describes in The Paradox of Choice, where too many options coupled with high emotional stakes leads to anguish rather than freedom.
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