Comments on: The Paradox of Choice: Why less is more http://livlab.com/thinkia/2006/03/the-paradox-of-choice-why-less-is-more/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:41:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: iknovate http://livlab.com/thinkia/2006/03/the-paradox-of-choice-why-less-is-more/#comment-178 iknovate Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:15:55 +0000 http://www.livlab.com/thinkia/?p=37#comment-178 So...I'm revisiting ALL of the silly little "I think this might be important" artifcacts I've been carrying around for years with a PhD candidate (in another field) and 'satisficing' was part of the current focus. But, when you then add the concept of all decision are n-dimensions of various continuums, decisions are made with one dimension called "Optimize - Satisfice" and based on all the other dials, this one also gets dialed to the appropriate 'intensity' (like a dimmer switch on a light). What I did gain from these notes (aside from the above-noted statement, which hadn't gelled in my mind yet), was the focus on 'capability' rather than 'usability'. This definately confirms the high-value data that comes from inquiries that are organized by intent. So…I’m revisiting ALL of the silly little “I think this might be important” artifcacts I’ve been carrying around for years with a PhD candidate (in another field) and ’satisficing’ was part of the current focus. But, when you then add the concept of all decision are n-dimensions of various continuums, decisions are made with one dimension called “Optimize - Satisfice” and based on all the other dials, this one also gets dialed to the appropriate ‘intensity’ (like a dimmer switch on a light).

What I did gain from these notes (aside from the above-noted statement, which hadn’t gelled in my mind yet), was the focus on ‘capability’ rather than ‘usability’. This definately confirms the high-value data that comes from inquiries that are organized by intent.

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