I
think this was a particularly good week on EID. Here is why:
The
research the Thursday article on on-line trolling was based on was really
fascinating. It had some great insights
that I think are just as applicable to any kind of behavioral influence. Parents getting their kids to behave in one
way or another comes to mind. The
techniques to reduce online trolling can also reduce any kind of bad behavior.
The
Wednesday article is a great example of thinking. I read an article where the
author told a story and then proposed a possible reason the story came out the
way it did. Rather than accept the
author’s explanation as gospel, I came up with my own. Not because I am a
contrarian, but because:
·
Thinking about the
story is why I read in the first place.
·
The process of
coming up with an alternative is how you learn and grow your knowledge.
·
Posting the idea
on EID gives me a chance to test my idea.
The
Tuesday article on perceived intelligence has two great uses.
·
If we discover
what kinds of things unconsciously increase perceived intelligence, we can get
some good insights into the origins of human nature. Many of these unconscious assumptions and
primes are generalizable to many other situations and contexts.
·
If you want to be
perceived as more intelligent, you can exploit these unconscious
assumptions. It is much cheaper and
easier than a college degree J.
The
Monday article was a topic that I didn’t cross post very much because it is a
very sensitive topic. I think my solution concept has some potential, but the
situation I described is kind of sad. Anyway, you can read it and let me know
what you think.
