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We’re living in an era of choice inflation—a time when the number of decisions we’re expected to make has skyrocketed, but the quality of support for those decisions hasn’t kept up. From dating to leadership to personal growth, we’re not just facing more choices—we’re facing harder ones, filtered through tools and platforms designed to shape how we think, what we see, and what we choose.
I’m Emily Pabst, a ChoiceTech consultant and coach and the founder of Remake The Rules. I help people and organizations rethink how they make decisions in a world saturated with information and shaped by what I call ChoiceTech—the systems, tools, and algorithms that influence, automate, or overload our choices.
My work sits at the intersection of cognitive bias, social influence, and digital systems—and asks: How do we stay grounded, intentional, and aligned inside that complexity? I love real, thought-provoking conversations about what it means to be human, make good decisions, and resist the pull of noise and default.
If you’re a podcast host, journalist, or creator looking for a guest who brings insight, warmth, and a fresh lens on modern decision-making, let’s connect.
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Possible Topics of Conversation
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Exploring how human decision-making is shaped by tech systems—and what to do when it all gets too much.
Choicetech = the tools, platforms, and systems that shape our choices—often invisibly.
Hybrid decision-making is the new norm: you + digital information and systems, working together (or not).
Choice inflation: more options, more input, more exhaustion.
Cognitive overload isn’t a personal failing—it’s a systems problem.
We externalize more decisions than ever. That’s not always bad—but it changes everything.
Algorithms nudge, sort, and filter—so how do you stay in the driver’s seat?
Notifications hijack attention. Optimization culture drains intention.
AI and automation are powerful—until they remove the part of you that matters most.
Good decisions aren’t just made—they’re designed.
Collaborating with tech requires awareness, not just efficiency.
Systems should support your goals, not subtly reshape them.
When you're drowning in input, less is more—and boundaries are strategy.
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What it means to connect, commit, and choose in a digital-first dating world.
Dating apps are choicetech too—swipe systems built to keep you uncertain.
More options, more pressure, less connection: the paradox of modern romance.
AI is entering the matchmaking space—what does that mean for agency and intimacy?
Your “type” might be more algorithmic than authentic.
Social media distorts expectations—no wonder dating feels off.
Emotional burnout meets cognitive bias: why dating feels like a full-time job.
Who are you really dating—someone real, or their digital persona?
Decision-making frameworks can reduce ghosting, burnout, and endless cycles.
From autopilot to intention: shifting your swipe strategy.
Dating apps can be tools for growth—if you use them that way.
Are you chasing chemistry or building compatibility?
The future of dating is hybrid—tech-facilitated, human-led.
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Digital tools should help you run your business—not run your brain into the ground.
Too many apps = too much friction. Streamline to protect your decision power.
Automate what you can. Delegate what you should. Focus where it counts.
Hybrid systems work best when you’re the strategist, not the technician.
Optimize for ease, not excess. More isn’t always better.
Build internal systems that reflect your actual capacity—not hustle culture fantasies.
Protect your energy by reducing redundant decisions.
Every platform promises productivity. Few deliver alignment.
Design your backend to support your front-facing impact.
Set up systems once, so you don’t have to choose every day.
It’s not about control—it’s about collaboration with your tools.
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Supporting leaders in navigating complexity, ambiguity, and the shifting landscape of human-tech decision systems.
Your leadership decisions aren’t solo acts—they’re hybrid collaborations—between your people and your tech.
Smart use of AI starts with knowing where human insight matters most.
Leaders need decision environments, not just dashboards.
Information overwhelm leads to reactive leadership. Choose reflection instead.
Teach your team how to think, not just what to do.
Design your org’s systems for decisions to scale with integrity.
Delegation is a leadership skill—and so is intentional tech integration.
Stop managing input. Start architecting outcomes.
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Nonprofit leaders often wear too many hats. Let's talk about reducing cognitive overload and decision fatigue.
ChoiceTech shows up in CRMs, donor platforms, scheduling tools, social content... Are these systems working for your mission?
It's not just “bad tech” that drains you—it's tech misaligned with your actual goals.
Boundaries aren’t just personal—they’re structural. Healthy systems protect people, missions, and momentum.
Let’s rethink what “efficient” really means in a values-driven org.
Burnout isn’t a productivity issue—it’s often a design problem.
Tech shouldn’t replace connection. It should reinforce your strategy for building trust, inclusion, and community.
The “best” tools aren’t always right for you. Use what works, not what’s trendy.
Designing for sustainability in leadership: fewer decisions, better outcomes, more alignment.
Press Bio
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Emily Pabst is a ChoiceTech Consultant and Holistic Decision Coach helping people and organizations rethink how they interact with information, systems, and uncertainty. With a rare blend of technical fluency and human-centered insight, she works at the intersection of decision science, digital architecture, and personal growth—especially in areas like online dating, business overwhelm, and leadership strategy. Through her consultancy, Remake The Rules, Emily empowers clients to untangle complexity, collaborate more effectively with modern tools, and build decision-making habits that actually serve their goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in analysis paralysis or unsure how to move forward, Emily offers something most systems don’t: actual transformation.
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