I read that story this morning, and I'm still not sure I get it. I mean, I get it, but "common sense" keeps fighting with the math and telling me to just stick with the door I picked regardless of where the goat is.
And why are we offering monkeys M&Ms? Can I throw some pastries to the squirrels and write a thesis on whether they like jelly-filled or glazed?
I guess at Yale, you can write a thesis on whatever you'd like. It would probably get published, too. As far as squirrels go, I'm not sure if they're big on pastry. Aren't your feelings of discomfort with changing your choice the definition of cognitive dissonance? That uncomfortable place between belief (I believe I'm right.) and reason (I'm right because I did the math.)? It's a real mind-fuck if ask me. I'm eating all the M&Ms in one big handful. Ivy League that!
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And why are we offering monkeys M&Ms? Can I throw some pastries to the squirrels and write a thesis on whether they like jelly-filled or glazed?
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Aren't your feelings of discomfort with changing your choice the definition of cognitive dissonance? That uncomfortable place between belief (I believe I'm right.) and reason (I'm right because I did the math.)? It's a real mind-fuck if ask me. I'm eating all the M&Ms in one big handful. Ivy League that!
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