3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading (chapter 15), that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
I found the two mistakes in evaluating cause and effect very interesting and useful. The reason is that the first mistake people make is reversing cause and effect. The example they gave shows a clear misunderstanding. For instance, tom believed that a certain group told lies and made the people fight against deforestation but unfortunately he is wrong. The reason why they entered that group was because they already believe that deforestation was wrong. The second mistake is when someone look too hard for a cause. That mistake reminds me of my mom. The textbook states that the reason why dreams come true at times is due to large number and probability. Since I'm planning to be an applied mathematics major I agree with the text that math could find ways to calculate the possibility for dreams to come true. Anyways, my mom tend to believe dreams for tell the future. So that would an example of looking too hard to find the cause of the effect which will be the dream.
Alright thank you for reading! Last post! WOOT! :]
Hello ellacomm!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I enjoyed reading it. I liked how you explained the two mistakes of evaluating a cause and effect. Your examples were great as well, especially with the example about dreams coming true and how you are planning to be a math major, which is great! Math is not for me, I always stress so much when I had to take math throughout the past years. I think it's great when I hear that someone loves math and wants to major for it, it shows that you're up for the challenge! Again, great post. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! :)