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The Blue Dot Effect: Why Things Always Seem Worse Than They Are

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

CHAPTER

The Impact of Information on Decision-making

This chapter discusses the effects of consuming excessive news on decision-making, emphasizing the benefits of limiting media exposure for more objectivity and less bias. It explores how individuals tend to focus on negative aspects, such as the Blue Dot Effect, where positive changes are overlooked in favor of negative disparities. The conversation also delves into personal examples of shifting definitions of health and guilt over time, highlighting the importance of choosing the right problems to focus on and avoiding constant self-criticism.

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