Decision Fatigue
The deterioration in decision quality after a long run of decisions — a drift toward the default, the safe no, or no choice at all.
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Decision fatiguevsAnalysis paralysis
The short answer
Fatigue degrades the hundredth decision. Paralysis blocks the first one. Different failure modes — one is eased by making fewer decisions, the other by narrowing the options in front of you.
Side by side
| Aspect | Decision fatigue | Analysis paralysis |
|---|---|---|
| Which decision | The hundredth | The first |
| Symptom | Defaults, safe noes | Nothing at all |
| Remedy | Fewer decisions | Fewer options |
| Evidence | Mechanism contested | Effect contested |
What each one means
Analysis Paralysis
Over-analysing a decision until no decision gets made, so the cost of deliberating exceeds the cost of any of the options.
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