The Paradox of Choice: Overwhelmed by Options - Deepstash

The Paradox of Choice: Overwhelmed by Options

While having choices is generally considered beneficial, an excessive number of options can lead to decision paralysis and decreased satisfaction.

  1. Have you ever experienced decision paralysis when faced with numerous options? How did it affect your satisfaction with the final choice?
  2. How can you create a framework to streamline decision-making and find a balance between having choices and avoiding decision overload?

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asimhusanovic

As an engineer with an official degree in software engineering, I am primarily interested in science and technology. I enjoy reading literature of many genres, and I especially like those from human behavior, sociology, history, and, should I say, science

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