Posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 19:08:51
In reply to Re: Are people in Rowanda happy and content?, posted by Phil on August 5, 2006, at 17:26:28
studies have shown that people in the US don't seem to be as happy as people in other countries.
why?
their theory was... too many choices. if you choose between 2 cans of spaghetti sauce and you know you don't like one then you tend to be happy with the choice you have made. if you have 10 to pick from... then no matter what you pick you are likely to find yourself worrying that one of the other options would have been better rather than being pleased that your option is good enough.
satisficing...
this is from scientific american. no i can't be bothered finding a reference.
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