May 12th. That's the day that I published my first thoughts on how choice theory and the ideas of Psychologist Barry Schwartz could be applied to the current state of digital music. Nearly four months later, I'm proud to say that I followed my curiosity to it's end and was able to write three essays on the subject; ones that I hope you enjoyed. Of all the intellectual easter egg hunts that I've immersed myself in, I am the most proud of these results. I can't say that I 100% agree with my own conclusions, but I reported, to the best of my abilities, how the research and my experiences aligned. In case you missed these essays, here they are:
The Record Store: The Paradox of Music: Is More, Really Less?
The Web: Paradox or Paradise: Music Choice in the Digital Age
The iPod: Savor Your Music: The Effect of Abundance in Culture