Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central tenet of western societies: freedom of choice. In Schwartz’s estimation, choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.
“…choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.”
Students – we saw this clip today in class – what are your thoughts? Learn anything? How do you think about what makes you happy, or gives you utility? Leave your comments below.