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The paradox of choice | Barry Schwartz | TED

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The paradox of choice | Barry Schwartz | TED

Psychologist Barry Schwartz argues in this TED talk that abundant choice makes people more paralyzed and dissatisfied rather than freer and happier.

HN recommends it as the standard talk on how too many options lead to paralysis and second-guessing.

5 Hacker News mentions · 2010–2022

Topics

  • Psychology & human behavior
  • Microeconomics & behavioral economics
  • Ideas & learning (other)

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