Nature of Choice

Commenters debate the reality, value, and implications of having choices, questioning if they are genuine, illusory, or a luxury, and whether not choosing is itself a choice.

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Sample Comments

ccmcarey Jun 6, 2020 View on HN

It's about having a choice though.

taneq Jun 11, 2017 View on HN

Not choosing is a choice in itself.

betelnut Jan 4, 2013 View on HN

Choices aren't made in a vacuum.

willsmith72 Oct 8, 2023 View on HN

"free choice" is not that simple.

winter_blue Nov 24, 2011 View on HN

Did you mean having a choice or not having a choice?

samueloph Mar 13, 2019 View on HN

Yeah, and one of these "choices" implies not having any more choice at all

cema Apr 2, 2015 View on HN

It's good to have a choice.

noodle Feb 25, 2011 View on HN

we have that choice. not everyone does. thats my point, i suppose.

agentdrtran Feb 17, 2021 View on HN

Choice is better than not having it.

palata Sep 17, 2025 View on HN

In this case we're talking about them actually having a choice.