Andrea: I am glad to have run across your site. The topics you discuss, your writing style, and the illustrations and relevant partial-screenshot images I have noticed set it apart from numerous sites.

I think it is great that you came across similar material about the ultimatum concept, as it is always refreshing to hear about someone else having gone through the same understanding. It is always interesting to see how far from the optimal path individuals will deviate due to circumstances that affect judgment.

I will read through The Paradox of Choice the next time I am at the bookstore. I support that idea completely, as methodically limiting ones choices, options, and modes of outlet has been seen to result in large, and focused, efforts leading to gains. I appreciate the input you have provided.

Secondly: I’ve heard the story before about splitting the money.. I can’t recall in what book (I don’t believe I’ve read social intelligence..). In the study I heard about, the two people would either each get money, or neither would. Given that ultimatum, the offerer was much more likely to give a ‘fair deal’. It is interesting how our reactions are impacted by circumstance.

I actually just finished reading “the Paradox of Choice” on how an overabundance of choices results in our overall dissatisfaction. The premise is similar to what you mention: we sense loss more fully.

Thanks for an intersting post!
Andrea

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Alberto: I am with you on that one. It can be tough to do, but it is worth remembering at times, so that thoughts which aren’t helpful fade away. Thanks, and enjoy these following holiday days also.

Happy holidays!

Anyway, have a Merry Christmas!