بری شوارتزِ روانشناس، اعتقاد بنیادی جوامع غربی را هدف قرارداده‌است: "آزادی انتخاب". در برآوردهای شوارتز، انتخاب ما را نه آزادتر که فلج‌تر، و نه خوشحال‌تر که ناراضی‌تر کرده‌است.

بری شوارتز و تناقض انتخاب

Growing up in a world with 175 salad dressings and millions of stereo options might seem like progress, but more choice often leads to paralysis and regret. When faced with too many possibilities, people struggle to decide and feel less satisfied with their eventual pick. High expectations rise with every new option, making disappointment more likely, even with objectively better outcomes. As standards soar, so does the tendency to blame oneself, fueling dissatisfaction and even depression.

More Choice Leaves Us Less Free And Less Happy

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Barry Schwartz: بری شوارتز و تناقض انتخاب