Paradox of Choice

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Cognition

Foundational Lexiconmore choices less happy
Executive Parlancesatisfaction paradox
Scholarly Discoursechoice-induced paralysis
Babel ZenithParadox of Choice
Origin: Barry Schwartz

Etymology & Meaning

More options leading to less satisfaction.

In the Boardroom

Too many choices leading to regret and paralysis.

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