One of the greatest things when your starting out writing is that no one is reading. Well, no one meaning not thousands, I guess, now that I think about it.
The following points may seem random (random is somehow derogatory most of the time, apparently, but I like the thought of it) unless you read the post these thoughts originated from (yes, I know I’m not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but I’m going to hide behind my poet’s license.)
Siddhartha Herdegen’s Do People Really Get Happier With Age is a great post. Better if you learn from it.
So, what can we learn from it?
1. Be happy for no reason at all. You don’t have to be old or wise to do this. Thanks for the Schulz quote, “My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I’m happy. I can’t figure it out.” -Charles Schulz
2. I love the correlation, causation point, as well. There are many examples of when correlation and causation aren’t related. The presupposition that comes across when have to say, “does not mean…” pretty much points out that if you make a correlation, it causes causation to occur, in the mind, at least. There, again, is a key to persuasion. And an important one. Studies show merely putting words consecutively or within close proximity will induce this association. If you don’t believe me, try being at the scene of a crime and not be at the scene of the trial!
3. “So, while I believe it’s perfectly okay to point out flaws without offering a solution it is generally futile to do so.” Yet another great point, Siddartha. Of course there is that “sucker born every minute” thing that keeps rearing its ugly head. I, personally, (and professionally) make every effort to not fall victim to this one. I applaud your congruence of message to actions by providing a solution.
“That is, as we get further away from the event we remember it more positively.” So, one final take-a-way, spend time in your future thinking about today as your past and you’ll have the best of both worlds, youth and wisdom!
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NEW POLL SHOWS CORRELATION IS CAUSATION – khg@devpsy.org
Correlation vs. Causality: The Cartoon Version – STEVEN D. LEVITT
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