A legend in the field, economic psychologist Barry Schwartz talks about how having too many options can be paralytic and tiresome to the human psyche. Schwartz also discusses the destructive force of an “only the best will do” mentality. We contemplate the implications of these concepts across topics like parenting consumerism, creativity, the prevalence of ... Show More
Oct 28
Where Does Genius Come From? | Michael Levin
Michael Levin joins Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to explore intelligence beyond the human brain, the hidden minds of cells and biological systems, the origins of genius and inspiration, and the possibility that intelligence and creativity may not be something we simply "make."They dis ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2024
Endless options, endless anxiety: Understanding the paradox of choice (Part 1)
Is having too many options a problem? Most of us see choice as a hallmark of freedom, but in today’s world, too many choices can lead to stress, anxiety, and even decision paralysis. In this episode, Monica explores the paradox of choice—the surprising downsides of endless option ... Show More
8m 2s
Nov 2019
Decision Fatigue: The Psychology of Choice Overload
We tend to think having more options is better, but the science shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety, and make us feel worse about making decisions, even when those decisions seem trivial. Dr. Laurie explores the psychology of choice overload and decis ... Show More
35m 7s
Nov 2024
Endless options, endless anxiety: Understanding the paradox of choice (Part 2)
In this follow-up episode, Monica dives deeper into the paradox of choice, offering practical strategies to help reduce decision fatigue, increase satisfaction, and simplify decision-making. From limiting options and setting realistic thresholds to practicing gratitude and embrac ... Show More
7m 46s
Dec 2023
Too Many Choices Mean No Choice
Too Many Choices Mean No Choice
My wife and I were looking for something on Netflix and found ourselves repeating the scroll several times. Finally, the screen changed, and the graphic offered us a choice. It said, "just play something?"
Yes, please. Just play something so I can ... Show More
11m 35s
Jun 2017
TLCS Special Edition: Overwhelm
Having more options doesn’t always make it easier to decide what you want. Sometimes, you spend so much energy considering the possibilities that you never choose a direction. In this special episode, I explore overwhelm, confusion, and the decision paralysis that can show up in ... Show More
31m 19s