I have been canvassing my neighbourhood this week, encouraging people to send in their referendum ballots and answering any questions that they might have. It has been an interesting learning experience and has given me some insight as to what is happening in this political exercise in Tsawwassen, at least. People are aware and…
Month: November 2018
Social Commentary
Hazing Works…but for What?
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An interesting facet of human psychology called “effort justification” often causes us to think and act in illogical ways. It goes like this; if we have to work really hard to achieve something, then our mind gives extra value to that thing completely apart from any logical benefit it might bring us. “If I worked…
Politics
Emotional Jam – Misdirection in the Referendum Debate
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It’s a well-known fact that people in an emotional state don’t do well at decision making. Fear, love, anxiety, competitiveness all interfere with our logical processes, and we end up making choices that we never would have thought of if we were in a balanced frame of mind. “Emotional Jam” – Manipulating Fear to Unsavory…
Politics
The Great Debate that Wasn’t.
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After all that hype, nothing but two guys trying to outshout each other. I’d have to say that Wilkinson was by far the ruder of the two. Horgan had to fight to get a word in, so he gets points for that. I think Wilkinson made points by asking questions Horgan wouldn’t answer. He could…
Politics
How Should You Vote? It Depends on What You Want
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There are all sorts of people on both sides of the referendum debate giving out advice on what they want you to do. Mostly for what they think are good reasons. But what about what you want? Here is my best guess as to what various political groups should be thinking about if they…