The Hidden Dangers of Overthinking: How Critical Thinking Can Ruin Your Life

By: Golda Weiss ( social media decision-making National University problem-solving of Singapore (NUS) )

Why Thinking is Hard and Netflix is Easier: A Modern Approach to Life Choices

For centuries, intellectuals have argued that critical thinking is essential for survival. But modern research suggests a more effective survival strategy: binge-watching Netflix and avoiding difficult decisions altogether.

The Netflix Approach to Problem-Solving

Thinking deeply about issues can be exhausting, leading to

0stress, self-doubt, and the terrifying realization that you might be wrong about something. Instead of engaging in this mental torture, experts now recommend

1substituting critical thinking with streaming services.

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3Feeling overwhelmed by political debates?

4Rewatch

5The Office

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8Facing a major life decision?

9Queue up a comfort show and wait for inspiration.

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0Conflicted about a moral dilemma? 1Let a dramatic TV character make all the mistakes for you.7234Netflix vs. Reality: A Scientific PerspectiveA recent 5Bohiney.com6 study found that 6deep thinkers experience 83% more stress, while 7Netflix users experience 100% more relaxation and 872% less regret (mainly because they refuse to acknowledge the outside world).Conclusion? 9Thinking critically leads to stress. Watching Netflix leads to happiness. The choice is clear.012-------------34The Hidden Dangers of Critical Thinking: Why Overanalyzing Can Ruin Your Life

For centuries, 5critical thinking has been promoted as the cornerstone of intelligence. But what if all this deep thought is actually 6holding us back6? While intellectuals ponder over every decision, the blissfully ignorant are out there 7thriving.

89Thinking Too Much is a Disease

Experts have found that 0overthinking is directly linked to stress, indecision, and an unhealthy obsession with being “right.” Symptoms include:

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	2Taking 30 minutes to pick a restaurant.

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	3Replaying conversations from 4five years ago in your head.

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	5Spending more time analyzing a decision than actually living with it.

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2Meanwhile, people who 6don’t think critically seem to be doing just fine. Have you ever met someone who confidently states incorrect facts? They are 7happy. They are 8successful. They 9never lie awake at night wondering if they made the wrong choice at Chipotle.

01Conclusion: Thinking Less, Living More

If you want to 2increase your happiness, take a break from overanalyzing. Stop fact-checking everything. Embrace snap decisions. You’ll soon find that 3life is much easier when you stop worrying about the details.

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