Photoshop doodle 3 - A different butterfly effect
Have you heard that saying about 'taking your butterflies and making them fly in formation?' You know, it's a metaphor for dealing with and using anxiety before a big performance/date/wedding etc. Simon used to say it all the time before performances at Rusden.
There is one particular theory that suggests that all emotions (fear, anger, love, excitement) all involve the same physical arousal. The arousal turns into a specific emotion when you label it, according to what you think may have caused it. If you're being chased by a sabertooth tiger, you label it fear. If you're being chased by a pretty girl, you label it differently.
So, it's a theory of butterflies...in a way...
Comments
Not sure about the arousal but the b-flies are lovely.
Posted by: Lee | May 29, 2006 01:52 AM
And the difference between getting chased by a Sabertooth tiger and a pretty girl is?
Either way you are screwed!
Posted by: Idlesparks | May 29, 2006 10:42 AM
Lee, did I not get the theory right? You know, Schachter's emotional lability/two factor theory of emotion.
Posted by: Mark | May 29, 2006 12:12 PM
Idlesparks: if either way I get screwed, can I put my money on the pretty girl? I think with the s-t-tiger it is more chewed than screwed.
Mark: Yes, the theory is right but really? Oh, I am aroused it must be (looks around) oh yes, dinner is on the table. Mmm...I like to think the arousal is a bit more specific!
Posted by: lee | May 29, 2006 09:10 PM
Lee, can i assume you are not married?
Take the tiger dude!
Posted by: Idlesparks | May 31, 2006 08:42 PM