The Burden of Regret and Counterfactuals
More choices increase the chances of second-guessing decisions and imagining better alternatives, which fuels dissatisfaction.
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Barry Schwartz explores how having too many choices can lead to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and paralysis—arguing that sometimes, less is more for our well-being and decision-making.
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