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Why more options can make us less happy
2004Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Psychologist Barry Schwartz argues that too many choices cause stress and regret. He distinguishes maximizers, who need the best, from satisficers, who are satisfied with good enough. The book gives advice for making choices without being overwhelmed.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who feel overwhelmed by options.
What you will get
Some later studies found weaker effects.
The Paradox of Choice Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Choice · Happiness · Psychology
Length
265 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Characters
Barry Schwartz.
Setting
Stores, careers and everyday decisions.
What makes it different
A clear argument that freedom of choice has a cost.
Feel
Clear, witty and practical.
Flow
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The Varieties of Religious Experience
Man and His Symbols
Stumbling on Happiness