Broken window theory
Monday, January 17, 2005
Came across a blog about "Broken Window Theory" on Ritesh's blog. Here is what it means
Think of a group of people waiting at a red light – when the first one crosses the street, more will suddenly follow, even though the light is still red. It's called the "broken window phenomenon:" once the first window is broken and not taken care of, the house, and soon the whole neighborhood, deteriorates through accelerated vandalism.
well, i personally believe in this theory upto certain extent.
Take example of yawning. If one person yawns, neighbouring person also yawns.
Or consider another example. During treks, if one of the trekker slips, Atleast one or two of his fellow trekkers slip and fall to accompany their friend :)
For more on the theory, click here
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Dinesh
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Anonymous
said...
Monday, 17 January, 2005
but it doesn't work the other way round.. if we are all tired from the long walk.. although 1 person is enthusiasic it doesn't catches on...
notice that when there is 4 roomates studying for the same exams, u'll feel tired when one person shows fatigue but not share the energy when one person in energetic and perky.. i wonder whyyyy.....
adelaine
said...
Wednesday, 19 January, 2005
ONE MORE THEORY SEEN AMONG CHILDREN WHEN 1 CHILD WANT 1 TOY THEN ALL OTHER CHILDREN WANT SAME TOY. SO TOY THEORY SEEN IN CHILDREN.
ONE MORE THEORY IN OUR CLASS EVEY ONE WANTS OFF BUT ALL WAIT 4 SUM1 TO START ASKING OFF LEC THEN ALL START SHOUTING 4 OFF LEC.
Anonymous
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Thursday, 20 January, 2005
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quite true...dont know whether yawing is better example for that, it may have some different reason...
regarding the trek slip phenomenon..i have experienced it...we were 3 who fell even after seeing other fell...