When we strip away the troppo (the excess), what remains isn't emptiness. It’s space. Space to breathe, space to think, and space to finally appreciate what we already have. In the end, the most "high-definition" experience isn't found on a screen—it’s found in the moments where we finally have exactly enough.
We were promised that more options would lead to more freedom. Instead, we are paralyzed. From the endless scroll of streaming platforms to the 50 types of olive oil on the supermarket shelf, the cognitive load of choosing has become a full-time job. Psychologists call this "decision fatigue," and it is thinning our patience and our joy. The Digital Overspill
The antidote isn't necessarily minimalism—which can become its own form of "too much" through strict rules—but intentionality.
In a world obsessed with optimization, we have finally hit a wall. Whether it’s the digital clutter in our pockets or the emotional weight of "having it all," we are living in the era of qualcosa di troppo —something too much. The Paradox of Choice
