In the digital age, we suffer from what psychologists call . When we have three choices, we pick the best one. When we have 524, we worry about the 523 we didn't choose.
In that split second, your brain does two things at once. First, it celebrates. Success! The information exists! Then, the dread sets in. Wait... I have to look through five hundred things? The "Goldilocks" Problem of Information We found 524 resources for you..
The Paradox of the 524th Resource: Why More Options Isn't Always Better In the digital age, we suffer from what psychologists call
Usually, the first 10 resources are the most relevant. If you haven't found what you need by page two, your search terms are likely too broad. In that split second, your brain does two things at once
We’ve all been there. You type a highly specific query into a search bar, hit enter, and hold your breath. You aren’t just looking for "an" answer; you’re looking for the answer. Then, the screen flashes:
If you’ve just been handed 524 PDFs, articles, or videos, here is how to handle the hoard without losing your afternoon:
