FOBO: The fear of a better option

恐惧更好的选择

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-03-06

27 分钟
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FOBO, or the fear of a better option, is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals struggle to make decisions due to the constant worry that a better alternative may exist. This paralyzing fear often results in indecision, procrastination, and dissatisfaction, as people become overwhelmed by endless possibilities and the pressure to make the "perfect" choice. We discuss how to overcome FOBO ! / Gluten-free? Let's talk (17:01)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • You're listening to Roundtable with myself, He Young.

  • I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Chen in the studio.

  • Coming up, fobo, or the fear of Better options.

  • It's a psychological phenomenon where individuals struggle to make decisions

  • because they're constantly worried that a better alternative might exist.

  • This paralyzing fear often leads to indecision,

  • procrastination and dissatisfaction as people become overwhelmed by the endless possibilities

  • and the pressure to make the perfect choice.

  • We discuss how to overcome fobo.

  • And while gluten free diets have taken over Western kitchens and restaurants,

  • they haven't quite caught on huge here in China.

  • After all, we're mostly rice eaters.

  • Today we're diving into the truth behind this food trend,

  • its rise abroad, and whether it's something you could jump on.

  • And here's a heads up, not really.

  • Certainly not for everyone.

  • And we'll get into it.

  • Our podcast listeners can find us at RoundtableChina on Apple Podcast.