Quote by Susan Orlean

I wish I had coined the phrase 'tyranny of choice,' but someone beat me to it. The counterintuitive truth is that have an abundance of options does not make you feel privileged and indulged too many options make you feel like all of them are wrong, and that you are wrong if you choose any of them.


I wish I had coined the phrase 'tyranny of choice,' but some

Summary

This quote highlights the concept known as the 'tyranny of choice,' which suggests that having too many options can actually be overwhelming and detrimental. It explains that despite the conventional belief that having numerous choices is a privilege, it can evoke feelings of inadequacy and confusion. The quote emphasizes that an excess of options can lead one to believe that whatever choice they make will be wrong, ultimately questioning their own judgment.

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By Susan Orlean
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