Independent third-party recommendation · Podcast
Original creator: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos; guest Barry Schwartz. Theme: Decision-making.
An exploration of how people approach major decisions and the trade-offs of searching endlessly for the perfect option. It offers a gentle counterpoint to comparison-heavy online shopping and productivity culture.
Why we recommend this episode
Consider the difference between gathering enough information for a responsible decision and trying to remove every possible uncertainty. Real decisions often involve competing values.
Which current choice would benefit from three clear criteria and a reasonable deadline for deciding?
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