How does the tech I use change my decision making?
How does the tech I use change my decision making? May 7, 2025 | Accountability, Decision Making, Mental Health, Modern Life, Psychology, Question a Day, Tools Question a Day How Technology Influences Your Decision-Making (For Better or Worse) Technology has become the invisible hand guiding our daily decisions—what we buy, what we watch, even who we date. (Ever swiped left too fast and regretted it? Yeah, blame the UI, not your judgment.) Whether it's AI-powered recommendations, social media echo chambers, or the sheer overload of choices, the tech you use might be making more decisions for you than you realize. So, how exactly is technology influencing your thinking, and should you be concerned? Let's dive in. 1. Information Overload: The Paradox of Choice In theory, having access to unlimited information should make decision-making easier. In practice, it often does the opposite. Too many choices lead to paralysis. Ever spent 30 minutes scrolling through Netflix, o...