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[BBC] How coin tosses can lead to better decisions (www.bbc.com)

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Summary

The article discusses the concept of information overload and how it can lead to analysis paralysis.
The author argues that randomness can be a helpful tool for overcoming choice overload.
The author cites a study that found that people who were given a random decision prompt were more likely to be satisfied with their decision than those who were not given a prompt.
The author concludes by saying that while randomness is not a perfect solution, it can be a helpful tool for making decisions when we are feeling overwhelmed by choice.

Key Points

Choice overload occurs when we are presented with too many options, which can make it difficult to choose one.
This can lead to analysis paralysis, which is the inability to make a decision because we are too busy considering all of the options.
Randomness can help us to overcome choice overload by forcing us to make a decision without overthinking it.
This can be done by flipping a coin, rolling a die, or using another randomizing device.
While randomness is not a perfect solution, it can be a helpful tool for making decisions when we are feeling overwhelmed by choice.

How coin tosses can lead to better decisions (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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