Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central tenet of western societies: freedom of choice. In Schwartz's estimation, choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.

Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Lately, working with Ken Sharpe, he's studying wisdom.

Totally true and fascinating talk from his book of the same name, but oh if only humans could accept truths about themselves more easily. One of my life philosophies has been that humans more often than not don't know what they want except choice. Problem is they take it too far, like more is better, but like most things in life, moderation is best.

great talk by a secular psychologist on the pitfalls of the choices our world offers for us.