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Ask HN: Why do you spend time comparing stuff/optimizing choices?
Whenever I set out to buy anything (physical good, web app, iPhone app, etc), I can't resist from spending hours comparing every single option, working out which is best. Why do I do this? I can't stand knowing that there could be something better, whether it is mine or someone elses money being spent.
Who else does this? And why do you think you/we do it?
- makethetick 16y ago- You want the best - You want value for money - You want 'nice to have' features even though you'll probably never use them
- davidw 16y agoThe concept is "maximizers vs satisficers" and is covered some in "The Paradox of Choice": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice:_Why_More_Is_Less http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice:_Why_More... You are apparently towards the 'maximizer' end of the spectrum for some choices.
- hasenj 16y agoYou're probably a perceiver in the MBTI scale. http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/judging-or-perceiving.asp http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-bas...