Another great post, much appreciated. Key point in the last section: not to be afraid of this kind of thinking when you're an adult, or more specifically, not to be afraid of how you're perceived for asking what could seem like a stupid question/taking what might be seen as the wrong route, etc. It often makes people judgmental and uncomfortable, but who cares? Figure out how to enjoy that discomfort and you're golden.
Would it not be more proper to say, "Don't be contriarious"? Or am I mistaken, and it is more grammatically correct to use, "Don't be contrarian"? I mean no offense, I am simply curious.
Another great post, much appreciated. Key point in the last section: not to be afraid of this kind of thinking when you're an adult, or more specifically, not to be afraid of how you're perceived for asking what could seem like a stupid question/taking what might be seen as the wrong route, etc. It often makes people judgmental and uncomfortable, but who cares? Figure out how to enjoy that discomfort and you're golden.
Great point. I should have written about this more. Being okay looking foolish - or even childish - is really important.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_problem
https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/brian-christian-algorithms-to-live-by/ Not an easy listen.
'Secretary Problem' & 'optimal stopping' are the ideas in the article you forgot re marriage.
Yes, have found it since (and also bought a great book called Algorithms to Live By" which talks about it in the first chapter.
Would it not be more proper to say, "Don't be contriarious"? Or am I mistaken, and it is more grammatically correct to use, "Don't be contrarian"? I mean no offense, I am simply curious.