Irrational Norm

Rational in my opinion relates to reason and logic, however, according to the oxford dictionary of philosophy Rational can be defined as behavior, beliefs, argument, policies that are logical and is based on reason. To believe that something is rational then one must accept that it is in accordance with acknowledging the truth. While Irrational simply means the opposite of rational, which is not reasonable or logical.

All six rules that we generally follow that Cialdini pointed out is irrational. Firstly, reciprocity is irrational because not because someone did something for you does not mean you necessarily should do something in return. For example, while I was reading chapter 2 it mentions that we as human do thins not because of the goodness of our hearts but because we are self-regarding. How we are going to feel in the end is what matters to. If we did not do something in return for someone then we would feel guilty and for that reasoning alone is irrational.

Commitment and consistency norm is irrational as well because for example if we have a bad habit of heavy smoking and we did it for several years and the doctor said that we can severely damage the lung even more so if we

continued. Some individuals would continue smoking because for one the lung is already damaged what is the point of quitting now. This reasoning is irrational.

Liking is another norm that is irrational. Not because you like someone does not necessarily have to do anything for them. It is not a logical conclusion
Authority is irrational because someone that oversees you said you should do something does not mean you must absolutely do it.

This does not mean defiant to elders but if they are leading or sharing information a that is incorrect I do not believe I should follow that individual blindly. This resembles a term called dogma, what this means is that individuals have a belief that is held unquestioningly and undefended certainty that cannot necessary be explained but they do it regardless which is irrational. An example if this can be found in religion. Lastly scarcity, this point is interesting because I believe it is rational because it provides a reason. For one is life is much too unpredictable and taking a risk right then when the opportunity presents itself is very

important.
Though this reasoning may be questioned because not because we took advantage of this opportunity does not necessary mean there is not going to be another opportunity or even better. And for that reason, I believe sacristy is rational because life is about taking a risk and facing challenges because you never know when the opportunity may present itself or even at all.
2. It ultimately depends on how the information is perceived by the individual receiving this knowledge. The information that Velasquez shared can be used to manipulate people but that does not mean people are going to dot. I do not think it is wrong to shared knowledge in its purest form because ultimately how the knowledge is used is based on the person receiving it.