We all want something in life, but what are we really after? We all just want to be happy, but does anyone in this world know what it even means anymore? How could a person know what they want if they don't even know what it is that they are looking for? Sometimes we think we know what it is that we want and desire and then it turns out that we don't care too much for it. This is where the word "Impact bias" comes about, in an article by Jon Gertner called "The Futile Pursuit of Happiness" discusses how Daniel Gilbert studies "emotional and behavioral prediction." Where we think about how a situation would make us feel, and come up with a decision based on that feeling.
One time I went to Six Flags with the youth group at my church and it was my first time ever going. I was nervous because I have not been on a roller coaster since God knows when. So we went on almost every ride except for when it came time to ride Superman, it was starting to rain and I had flip flops on, so I didn't want to sacrifice losing them and then having to wait for a ride that was probably going to shut down. So I waited and then the rest of the youth group came out talking about their experience and I probably missed out on something that I wouldn't be able to do in a while. I haven't set foot on Six Flags since. I still have my flip flops though. I should have went on the ride regardless of the way I felt, because it's something that i missed out on.
nice work, but you sholdnt be afraid of rollercoasters they're pretty fun! xD
ReplyDeleteI also have not went on the superman yet but went on every other ride. Every time i go to six flags i some how just miss my chance on ridding superman :/ i really want to know how much fun it is, so next time when i go to six flags I'm going to make sure i ride it! you should totally plain to go to six flags next summer and ride it so you wouldn't have to think about what you missed out on! :]
ReplyDeletei found your story very interesting. the lack of detail of the story is good. the intro is fair. the details in the second paragraph relate to the topic sentence. since you missed the ride you never know you may be able to get a second chance for it i say for for it. it is difficult to tell if you will enjoy it or not if you not give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI like your introduction and personal life experience but I think it would be more better if you would have connected to your thesis statement and also if you had a conclusion,it would make it look more organized.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we will have to take a field trip to six flags! (JK) Your use of questions at the beginning was great!!! The essay needs a clearer definition of the concept "impact bias" and for you to directly connect your experience to this theory. Right now, its unclear. As gulzar notes, you could then solidify this with a conclusion that really ties them together. Grammar and sentence structure are a strength for sure! Good start.
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