Discuss "the law of conservation of personal problems" that is part of the dialogue between Yugo and Dors in Forward the Foundation, (pp. 268-274, esp. pp. 272-3).
The tie-in to physics implies the following: For a fixed group of people, the sum total of all conflict between and among all the group members is constant over time. Adding, subtracting, or changing individuals *is* expected to change the total conflict of the group. But keeping the group a "closed system" somehow implies conservation of personal problems.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Motivation
What motivates each of your actors? What do they want (in relation to your issue space and each other), and how much do they want it?
Monday, February 14, 2011
Actors
Who are the people (actors) involved in the situation you are forming a prediction for?
(Also, if you ever have questions about the blog questions--like they're vague or something--feel free to email me or ask about it during class.)
(Also, if you ever have questions about the blog questions--like they're vague or something--feel free to email me or ask about it during class.)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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