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When infinite choice makes choosing impossible

My dating profile gets hundreds of matches but I have been on three dates this year and I cannot tell if I am being too picky or if endless options have broken my ability to choose anyone.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The abundance of options that technology provides can paradoxically undermine the capacity for commitment and satisfaction.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Technology and human identity — who are we with our tools??”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.