Comments on: The Tangled Web — Part 2

By: Prathima Rodrigues

Prathima Rodrigues — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:09:39 +0000

The thing about society (anywhere) is the incredible pace at which it undergoes change. Change leads to physical and emotional turbulence. It is possible then that during the course of things evolving, there is a certain expectation to expect the worse. I think though, that this expectation is associated with societies evolving for the better and for the worse. Not primarily the latter.

By: Ganesh Kulkarni

Ganesh Kulkarni — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:20:58 +0000

Nice post! I think that Expectations from a system are directly proportional to the effectiveness of the system of redressal of grievances which in turn lends voice to and empowers the people. Another case is those of affluent and powerful who wield effective influence on the system and effectively don’t need the system much.

By: shiv

shiv — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:27:07 +0000

You have run into the basic entropy governing the system. The base assumption that power will be available when you want is sort of flawed given the state of affairs. Sometimes diminished expecations are based on the right reading of the prevailing scenario.
The numbers in the link below will allow a more realistic goal setting.
http://www.indiacore.com/power.html
Its not like california is exempt from power cuts though their concept of a cut (and why it happens) is very different from ours…

By: jjreddick

jjreddick — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:39:48 +0000

Some game theory in play here… the other reason for diminishing expectations is that each person thinks that whatever she does individually will fail to make any substantial impact. So why bother.

By: mythalez

mythalez — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:57:50 +0000

Just as expectations diminish in the face of worsening circumstances, I think similarly, they shoot up as the conditions get better.
For someone in bad conditions, some things may have appear to provide the ultimate satisfaction if attainable. But as their conditions improve, and as they achieve these things, some more things appear on the horizon which seem completely neccessary.
So, its just the adaptability nature of the human mind, dont you think?