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Why Giving More Feels Like Less: The Paradox of Choice in Philanthropy | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the paradox of choice in philanthropy and why giving more often feels like less. If you have ever felt paralyzed by the sheer number of causes, organizations, and crises demanding your attention, this episode is for you. It validates the experience of compassion fatigue not as a moral failure, but as a biological response to choice overload. When faced with an endless catalog of human suffering on our phones, our brains shut down rather than light up, leading to hesitation and guilt. This narrative reframes that…
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