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The Paradox of Choice

Name: The Paradox of Choice
ISBN: 9780060005696

by Barry Schwartz · 2004

4 episodes · 3 guests · last mentioned 29 Dec 2025

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Who brought it up

Mentioned 29 Dec 2025
Chris Williamson in the episode with Chris Williamson
At about 01:15:33 (audio)
Mentioned 30 Jan 2025
Paul Brunson in the episode with Paul Brunson
At about 00:12:16 (audio)
Mentioned 11 Mar 2024
Lori Gottlieb in the episode with Lori Gottlieb
At about 00:27:35 (audio)
Mentioned 17 Oct 2022
Paul Brunson in the episode with Paul Brunson
At about 01:26:53 (audio)

About the book

A psychology book examining how an abundance of consumer choices can lead to anxiety, paralysis, and dissatisfaction. It argues that while some choice is liberating, too much can diminish well-being, offering strategies to simplify decision-making.

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