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Potential discussion points:
Chapter 1:
Name some theories, from any area of life or study, and articulate what makes them a “theory.” What does it mean to be a theory compared to an idea, hypothesis, or belief?
Other metaphors for theory? (e.g. a cooking pan, etc.)
Chapter 1 Lecture:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_2KNLwgwb8&feature=youtu.be
HIMYM The Dobler-Dahmer Theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkQJKeO8zUo
Big Bang Theory Penny Solved String Theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXNiFmAhHIg
Two comments need to reply:
1. I have previous knowledge on the "Social Exchange Theory" I have seen it exemplified in many movies. What I know about this theory, is it revolves around the cost of an action, followed by the reward or the outcome of that action. An example of this would be, if a boy asked a girl on a date (the action) the girl responds with yes (the reward). I understand that this is a theory becuase 1. the message is being analyzed by others, 2. there was a creation of messages being delivered, 3. the message was interpreted, 4. there was a response delivered back to the communicator. This theory is similar to a hypothesis because the prediction of the outcome could have been different. For example, if the girl chose to decline his offer to go on a date.
2. My definition of theory is something that is believed to have happened. I am curious though, is it the same thing as an opinion? A theory does not necessarily have a right answer. I would compare it more to an assumption. For example, there is a theory that Katy Perry is JonBennet Ramsey because they look identical. JonBennet Ramsey was murdered 20 years ago and there is a theory that she did not really die and just gave up her original name for fame. In the book a metaphor for theories would be maps. because they like maps they help us understand unfamiliar places.
