Can AI help me choose between two bad options?

Yes. AI can help you choose between two bad options by turning a stressful deadlock into a clearer decision.

Best ways it helps:

• Find a third option: It can spot compromises, hybrids, or alternatives you may be missing.
• Compare tradeoffs: Use it to test regret minimization, worst-case scenarios, and long-term effects.
• Reduce emotion: Putting the problem in words often makes it feel less overwhelming.
• Match your values: If you name your priorities, AI can weigh each option against them.

Good prompt:
“Act as an objective decision coach. I’m stuck between Option A and Option B. Both are bad because ____. Ask me 3 to 5 one-at-a-time questions to help me choose the option that best fits my long-term well-being.”

AI should support your judgment, not replace it.