2011年10月23日日曜日

CA Blogging Assignment 6

  Garreau gives "The Law of Unintended Consequences" as a name for the scenario of having three types of human in the world; "Natural", "Enhanced", and "The Rest". For me, the term itself means that some decision could bring the consequences which were not predicted. These consequences could be positive, negative, or neither.  For example, when I went to U.K. as SEA program, I had to stay with a family for 3 weeks, and stay with other ICU students for another 3 weeks. I thought the staying would be a disaster because of my shyness, and my terrible interpersonal skills. However, I had a great experience there, and I felt desolation than freedom when I made my farewells, which was  unexpected to me. This is my positive example of "The Law of Unintended Consequences". This is a rare case for me, because usually I try to predict possible consequences as many as I can, so I usually do not have unexpected consequences unless if the situation itself was unexpected.

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  1. This is a very appropriate example. Thank you for sharing this. I'm happy to learn that your study abroad experience was a positive one, even if the positiveness was unintended, or should we say unexpected?

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  2. I agree that the unintended consequences may be positive, negative, or neither. The SEA program example is a great example, and I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at U.K. Sometimes, the unexpected is more wonderful than expected happiness:) However, I must disagree with you on your comment on being shy and lacking interpersonal skills:( I don't think you are shy at all.

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