Book Reading # 47

Chapter 8 & Chapter 9


Summary
In chapter eight, Hallinan discusses how humans tend to manipulate memory details so that it is simpler to rationalize or understand them. Hallinan points out that studies has shown that people tend to straighten lines on a map such as the drawing of the Seine river. Also since people do not recall exact details about their memories, they tend to change their stories a little. In chapter nine, Hallinan compares how men and women perceive things differently. He talks about how men tend to be more confident then women, and therefore they are more likely to take risks.

Discussion
The point about people tending to skew stories because humans do not recall exact details has already been a topic of discussion in this class. As far as the point of making things easier to understand, I totally agree with his point of view. The latter chapter made me think about all of the discussions I have had with my girl friends. But it had never made me think how this could affect the CHI world, it could be interesting to see if there should be gender oriented or what can we do to narrow this difference.