Category Archives: Psychology

Three Things I Learned Playing Video Games

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I learned a few things playing video games. After all, only losers care about winning. Continue reading →

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Why the Suburbs Are a Terrible Place to Live

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I think the suburbs are a terrible place to live. Suburbians tend to live in a bubble, lack non-automobile transportation options, and lack character. Continue reading →

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How We (Unintentionally) Manipulate Our Friends – Part 3

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Stating opinions as preferences is the only way of stating opinions that encourages compromise. Continue reading →

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How We (Unintentionally) Manipulate Our Friends – Part 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Opinions stated as demands usually have the words “must,” “will”, or “should.” They usually imply that there are consequences to following (or not following) the speaker, which does not always promote good discussion. Continue reading →

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How We (Unintentionally) Manipulate Our Friends – Part 1

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

There are three ways of stating opinions: as if they are facts, as demands, and as preferences. Stating opinions as if they are facts can trick people into thinking that the speaker’s opinions are actually not opinions. Continue reading →

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