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That's why it's so fun to go to things like band competitions. Everybody plays about four songs. You see so much variety there. I guess it doesn't suit those pe

That's why it's so fun to go to things like band competitions. Everybody plays about four songs. You see so much variety there. I guess it doesn't suit those people who just listen to the radio. Same about random small cafes or bars with live music.

Mauricebranagh 6y ago
There is the equivalent at gaming conventions. I remember at games expo (Birmigham UK) playing an alpha version of a game in the main convention bar one evening. While reminds me I really must try and put some of my ideas for doing a 'Allo 'Allo! / Colditz mash up
jonplackett 6y ago
The good thing about that is you're not expecting too much - the secret to happiness is low expectations. But it's not a great method of doing business!
- xpe 6y ago
  Well, I don't think it is "the" secret, and probably not a "secret" at all. (At least, I hope not.) Regarding happiness, Maslow's model [1] is well-known and makes sense to me. As I understand it, happiness is built on a foundation by satisfying: 1. physiological needs 2. safety needs 3. belongingness & love needs (i.e. connectedness) 4. esteem needs 5. self-actualization Though, per Wikipedia: - "There is little scientific basis to the idea: Maslow himself noted this criticism." - "However, it has been pointed out that, although the ideas behind the hierarchy are Maslow's, the pyramid itself does not exist anywhere in Maslow's original work." And my views: - I question the universality of #5. There are many people who could, technically, accomplish 'more' that are happy doing 'less'. Perhaps #5 would be better explained as "agency" -- the ability to choose a path in life? - That said -- I agree with you -- there is something to be said for expecting 'less'. This idea is compatible with "make the most of what you have". But less relative to what? For example, should one expect to be safe from violence, at least most of the time? - The studies around "good" stress versus "bad" stress come into play too. This is consistent with sayings such as "the bad times help us appreciate the good times" and "we better appreciate the things we work for". - Still, I believe that people, in general, are happier and more developed if they are not unnecessarily constrained. Unpacking this idea probably would requires a discussion of how individuals relate to society as well as normative theory of justice. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
  - jonplackett 6y ago
    I found this to be a much better explanation and takes into account the weird ways some people seem to be sad when they should be happy vice versa. https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science_of_happiness/up-next https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science...

Mauricebranagh 6y ago

There is the equivalent at gaming conventions. I remember at games expo (Birmigham UK) playing an alpha version of a game in the main convention bar one evening. While reminds me I really must try and put some of my ideas for doing a 'Allo 'Allo! / Colditz mash up

jonplackett 6y ago

The good thing about that is you're not expecting too much - the secret to happiness is low expectations. But it's not a great method of doing business!

xpe 6y ago
Well, I don't think it is "the" secret, and probably not a "secret" at all. (At least, I hope not.) Regarding happiness, Maslow's model [1] is well-known and makes sense to me. As I understand it, happiness is built on a foundation by satisfying: 1. physiological needs 2. safety needs 3. belongingness & love needs (i.e. connectedness) 4. esteem needs 5. self-actualization Though, per Wikipedia: - "There is little scientific basis to the idea: Maslow himself noted this criticism." - "However, it has been pointed out that, although the ideas behind the hierarchy are Maslow's, the pyramid itself does not exist anywhere in Maslow's original work." And my views: - I question the universality of #5. There are many people who could, technically, accomplish 'more' that are happy doing 'less'. Perhaps #5 would be better explained as "agency" -- the ability to choose a path in life? - That said -- I agree with you -- there is something to be said for expecting 'less'. This idea is compatible with "make the most of what you have". But less relative to what? For example, should one expect to be safe from violence, at least most of the time? - The studies around "good" stress versus "bad" stress come into play too. This is consistent with sayings such as "the bad times help us appreciate the good times" and "we better appreciate the things we work for". - Still, I believe that people, in general, are happier and more developed if they are not unnecessarily constrained. Unpacking this idea probably would requires a discussion of how individuals relate to society as well as normative theory of justice. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
- jonplackett 6y ago
  I found this to be a much better explanation and takes into account the weird ways some people seem to be sad when they should be happy vice versa. https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science_of_happiness/up-next https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science...