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> Lets say someone walks past you and says "hi" and smiles. Lets say someone else then walks past you and punches you in the face. Which interaction maximizes e
by freediver 5y ago
> Lets say someone walks past you and says "hi" and smiles. Lets say someone else then walks past you and punches you in the face. Which interaction maximizes engagement?
Likely the first one. Could also lead to a literal 'engagement'.
- whimsicalism 5y agoIf you're optimizing for time spent in the interaction, which is what FB does - then probably the punch in the face will cause you to stay on the scene for longer, whether to yell at the person, fight back, when you call the cops, etc. The "hi" is returned with a "hi" back and you both continue walking.
- freediver 5y agoLikely scenario is that the interaction stops the moment you are floored by being punched in the face. You may stay on the scene longer, but the perpetuator would likely take off. Also answering to hi and a smile with a hi and smile _could_ in fact be the right way to optimize for time spent in this interaction because it has low probability but very high impact outcomes as far as time spent goes (dating/marriage).
- IntrepidWorm 5y agoNot on a busy streetcorner. A fistfight tends to attract much more attention than a passing greeting. Facebook is a very busy streetcorner.