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How Filtered Is Your Life? A diagnostic for the chronically over-optimized.

Welcome to the Filter Fatigue Quiz.

Modern life doesn’t lack options—it drowns in them. This quiz measures the hidden toll of constant curation, optimization, and algorithmic “empowerment.” Choose honestly. No answer is wrong. But some are more exhausting than others

Question 1: How do you feel when faced with a 3-star Airbnb listing and 20 open tabs?

(Note: Keep track of how many A’s, B’s, etc. you select.)

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A

“I feel like I’m solving a logic puzzle with no right answer.”

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B

“It’s annoying, but I’ll sort it out eventually.”

C

“I trust my gut and book quickly.”

D

“I close the laptop and pretend I’m camping.”

Question 2: You need a new toothbrush. What do you do?

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A

Read Amazon reviews, Reddit threads, YouTube comparisons, and maybe ask ChatGPT.

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B

Compare a few top-rated ones and pick based on features.

C

Grab whatever looks decent at Target.

D

Buy the same one you’ve always used—ritual over research.

Question 3: How often do you feel mentally drained before the actual activity starts?

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A

Constantly—just getting to the decision feels like work.

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B

Sometimes—especially with tech, food, or travel stuff.

C

Only when I overthink things.

D

Rarely—I move fast and don’t look back.

Question 4: What’s your relationship with personalization algorithms?

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A

“They help, but it’s like I’m training a needy intern.”

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B

“They sometimes show me good stuff, but I feel watched.”

C

“I don’t think about them much.”

D

“I’ve opted out of most of them.”

Question 5: When making a decision, which thought comes up most?

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A

“What if there’s something better?"

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B

“Let me weigh the pros and cons…”

C

“Eh, close enough.”

D

“What would my past self have done?”

Question 6: How often do you optimize everyday choices—sleep, food, supplements, productivity apps?

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A

Daily. Life is a lab.

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B

Often—but I’m aware of the rabbit hole.

C

Occasionally—when something’s broken.

D

Never. I like what I like.

Question 7: Do you feel like life used to feel simpler—even if it wasn’t easier?

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A

Yes, and I miss the defaults.

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B

Kind of—but I like options too.

C

No, modern convenience is a blessing.

D

I don’t even remember how life used to feel.