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What things in life *shouldn't* we optimize? (with Christie Aschwanden)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Rethinking Optimization: The Dangers of Measurable Metrics

This chapter examines the drawbacks of a solely data-driven perspective on personal well-being, warning against delusional optimism. It advocates for an experimental mindset that values subjective experiences and critiques the reliance on wearable technologies for accurate assessments.

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