Are we in control of our decisions?

Published by TPOS on 22 May, 2009 - 22:03

Comments

Submitted by Noor on 22 May, 2009 - 22:04

of course we are in control.

(haven't watched the video)

Submitted by You on 22 May, 2009 - 22:34

Well, watch the video then. it asks some really good questions, and shows how asking a question in a slightly different way makes a big difference.

I must say though, if I get the feeling that I am getting sold to, I try to do the opposite of what is requested - even if the opposite is self destructive.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by Noor on 22 May, 2009 - 22:36

what questions? i cbb right now, will do later if i cant get to sleep.

Submitted by You on 22 May, 2009 - 22:43

yeah, he does take his time so it could work as a nice lullaby.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by Ya'qub on 27 May, 2009 - 15:57

No, he puts people in controlled situations to see how they react to certain stimuli.

I thought this talk was very good, there's another one of his on the same website, which is on a similar theme. It's good too!

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Don't just do something! Stand there.

Submitted by You on 27 May, 2009 - 16:36

Ya'qub wrote:
I thought this talk was very good, there's another one of his on the same website, which is on a similar theme. It's good too!

The one about ? Yup, interesting.

As for this one, even if it is the manipulation of data to see how people react, its still interesting as that is what happens in the real world. He is only showing how we may not be totally in control of what we decide to do/react simply because of how the choice is presented to us.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by s.b.f on 28 May, 2009 - 02:32

Okay, looks like something I need to watch soon.

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Submitted by Noor on 28 May, 2009 - 02:36

i wana watch this but something is telling me not too.

Submitted by You on 28 May, 2009 - 02:40

Noor wrote:
i wana watch this but something is telling me not to.

Lol

Trying to be ironic?

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.