The Truth about Relativity
The Truth about Relativity
Why Everything Is Relative—Even
When It Shouldn't Be
By Wanghui
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What happened?
How much things are worth, relative advantage of one thing over another, estimate value accordingly.
(six-cylinder car vs four-cylinder)
We not only tend to compare things with one another but also tend to focus on comparing things that are easily comparable—and avoid comparing things that cannot be compared easily.
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Visual demonstration of relativity
We always compare jobs with jobs, vacations with vacations, lovers with lovers, and wines with wines.
Relatively helps us make decisions in life. But it can also make us downright miserable. Why? Because jealousy and envy spring from comparing our life with that of others. Company Logo
Are you manipulated?
Menu in restaurant: Because people generally won't buy the most expensive dish on the menu, they will order the second most expensive dish.
Envy
Why Everything Is Relative—Even
When It Shouldn't Be
By Wanghui
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What happened?
How much things are worth, relative advantage of one thing over another, estimate value accordingly.
(six-cylinder car vs four-cylinder)
We not only tend to compare things with one another but also tend to focus on comparing things that are easily comparable—and avoid comparing things that cannot be compared easily.
Company Logo
Visual demonstration of relativity
We always compare jobs with jobs, vacations with vacations, lovers with lovers, and wines with wines.
Relatively helps us make decisions in life. But it can also make us downright miserable. Why? Because jealousy and envy spring from comparing our life with that of others. Company Logo
Are you manipulated?
Menu in restaurant: Because people generally won't buy the most expensive dish on the menu, they will order the second most expensive dish.
Envy