Saturday, June 25, 2011

Society, Collective Behavior, Social Change, and Technology

Society, Collective Behavior, Social Change, and Technology

Collective Behavior:

Chapters 22 and 23: Sociology, Schaefer, 1995-2010

Spontaneous and unstructured behavior (Neil Smelser). Reaction to an ambiguous situation. An unpredictable source of social change.

Emergent Norm Perspective

Ambiguity of situation provides open ground for the emergence and redefinition of appropriate behavior.
New norms "emerge"

Value-Added Perspective

Series of structural and interactional conditions resulting in definite patterns of behavior.
Structural conduciveness (emergence of conflicting interests), structural strain, belief, precipitating event, mobilization and failure of social control

Assembling Perspective

How crowds come together (flash mobs)(flash mobs 2)
Periodic and non-periodic assemblies (word-of-mouth, recruitment)

TYPES of Collective Behavior:

Publics
Panics
Crazes ("going viral": Lazy Sunday)

Behaviour change in the Big Society

An experiment in crowdsourcing…

Inspired by a political landscape offering obstacle and opportunity in equal measure, I’m delighted to have been invited to address this year’s HSJ Social Marketing and Behaviour Change conference on the subject of “Behaviour Change in the Big Society.”

As co-design and participatory approaches have become central to our model of social change, I’ve decided to apply the same principles to this presentation and attempt to crowdsource my speech! Here’s how and here’s why… Working day-in, day-out on projects that aim to enable and empower disadvantaged communities to rise to their own challenges, I find the momentum gathering behind the Big Society movement a cause for both optimism and caution.

Are we facing an unprecedented opportunity to build social capital amongst some of our most under-represented groups—to redefine the citizen-state relationship and trigger a wave of empowerment across our communities?

Or a blurred vision, resistant to definition? Philosophical candyfloss yielding a sugar rush, but no sustenance? A spoonful of sugar to disguise a bitter fiscal prescription? A smokescreen for the classic Tory small state?

Amidst this uncertainty, I believe Big Society presentations are best served by discussion, not delivery.

I’ve posted three more topics on this blog to represent the three main themes of my presentation—the impact of the coalition; social marketing or behaviour change; the role of behavioural economics—and want to encourage conference delegates, behaviour change professionals and anyone else who is interested to input, contribute and participate in the themes I present to the floor by submitting content and comments to this blog in response.

Am I crowdsourcing my speech? A little. Co-producing my presentation? If you like. Galvanising the collective assets of a community? Hopefully.

Forward it, tweet it, Facebook it…and follow my progress at www.twitter.com/stevenejohnson

Having Excellent Persuasion Skills Is As Important As Life Itself!

If you don't have excellent persuasion skills, you're losing out on many vital aspects of your life (that includes your wealth, career, relationships, social and love life).

Those who wittingly use the power and psychology of persuasion will always have a dominant edge over those who don't. Can you afford being outdone or outsmarted by others?

The media have been applying proven mind control techniques, subliminal persuasion, and conversational hypnosis on you; and you may not even be aware of it. They're willing to spend millions of dollars in advertising costs because they know this stuff works.

Some advertisers may even be using unethical mind control tricks to manipulate you, so please be careful and protect yourself by having the right knowledge. Don't worry - I'll tell you what you need to know so you can stay safe and secure.

If you're not taking advantage of the power of persuasion and influence in your daily interaction with people, you'll have a very tough time fulfilling almost anything!

But if you master the art of persuasion and know how to persuade someone instantly, everything that involves interacting or dealing with people becomes as easy as pie.

Take a few seconds to imagine this...

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Now what if I told you that your much-coveted dreams can finally become answered prayers, would you listen to every word I'm about to tell you?

Whether it's earning more money, excelling in your career or business, captivating the opposite sex, building happy relationships with anyone, or influencing others to accept your ideas, becoming skilled in the psychology of persuasion and influence is critical to your success.

Can persuasion really give you so much power and potential? If you're still in doubt, please read all the vital facts in this website before you jump to any conclusion. I guarantee you... your life, as you know it right now, will never be the same.

In this page, you'll also discover some amazing persuasion techniques you can use immediately. Most people would charge for this kind of great information in their persuasion training, but I'm giving it to you for free.

Before you go on, please briefly jot down the top 3 things that you really want others to do for you. Examples: I want to double my customer list within 30 days, I want to be close friends with everyone at this university, I want Kris to be my girlfriend (or boyfriend), etc. Don't be shy; you're in full control of your destiny.

Done writing? Congratulations for being committed to your success! By writing them down, you have subconsciously programmed yourself to push through with what you want.

Persuasion Tip: You can better persuade people to stay committed with their promises by asking them to write down what they said. You'll get even best results if other people have seen or heard the commitment. Are you beginning to realize how powerful these persuasion techniques are?

By discovering the subliminal art of persuasion and tapping into its mind-altering power, you can influence anyone to accelerate your own success... and make them think they're getting the better end of the deal (while at the same time making them think they're in total control!).

The covert persuasion methods and mind control tricks you're about to discover are so powerful you might think there's some sort of dark secret or black magic involved, but I swear it's legal and
ethical. It's based on sound scientific research and studies.

I may touch on some underhanded or manipulative methods from time to time; but this knowledge should be used only to make you aware of such practices, so you can protect yourself from people who are using them against you.

I Became Obssessed With Making People Do Whatever I Say!

When I discovered how persuasion and its related fields can help solve all my problems - as well as the issues of many people who are in the same situation as mine, I became totally hooked!

Day and night, I would think of nothing but finding all the mind control tricks and keys that will change people's behavior and make them do what I want... willingly and eagerly (as long as it's ethical of course; persuasion should never be used for bad or malicious intentions).

During those years of dedicated study, I used what I've learned in almost every situation - from the most minor conversations with friends... to the most challenging negotiations with business contacts. I was so amazed with the results I've been getting... I felt like I've found the holy grail of mind control.

I even ingeniously cooked up some of my own persuasion techniques. (You know how motivated you can be if you're really desperate.)

This closely-guarded knowledge has made me incredibly successful in my business, career, relationships, social life and love life!

And now, I'm ready to share my persuasion secrets with you...

That's me and my beautiful wife at the right. I'm already 32 as of this year 2011, and that picture was taken when I was 27. (Don't you agree I look younger than my age? That's because I live a stress-free lifestyle and love every single moment of my life - thanks to my persuasion knowledge.)

For years, I couldn't even look at girls straight in the eyes when talking to them. I was a loser back then. But not anymore! My personality and mindset had undergone a dramatic transformation.

After becoming a persuasion expert, I had easily persuaded the girl of my dreams to marry me. (Note: I didn't use any unethical mind control tricks or persuasion techniques; she willingly said "yes" after I made her realize the importance of having me as her partner for life.)

Aside from marrying my dream girl, here's just a few of what I was able to accomplish using the covert power of persuasion (sometimes mixed with the power of body language, conversational hypnosis, proven mind control techniques and other persuasion-related tactics):

I've been getting people to say "Yes" to my ideas and agree with me. And I've been able to say "No" anytime without offending anyone. As a result, my stress level has dropped significantly (This has probably saved my life).

I was able to quit my day job because my online income has exploded. Thanks to the power of persuasion, selling is now as easy as brushing your teeth.

Making friends and getting them to like me has become almost automatic.

I've found powerful mind control tricks for dealing with difficult people, even the most hardheaded or stubborn ones you could ever imagine.

I've became friends and partners with some of the most successful marketers in the world. This time, I'm not the one begging to be accepted. They're the ones asking me! I've been getting a lot of invitations & proposals that I have to decline many of them, just to keep my sanity.

I had persuaded my family to allow me to marry my girlfriend. Before you say that this is a very easy task, my case was entirely different. Our Chinese culture strictly forbids us to marry anyone who does not have Chinese blood. My wife is 100% Filipino, so it's impossible for me to marry her had I not used my persuasion skills.

I'm an average person just like you (or probably even worse) before I became an expert persuader. I had been frustrated when people commanded me around like a slave, while I was not able to persuade them to do things for me. You probably have experienced the same thing before, haven't you?

Now I have discovered the keys to persuade and influence people to do what I want them to do. People no longer control my actions and decisions. I'm free to do whatever I want, and make people do anything I want (as long as its for their own good too - remember the win-win rule).

I want to reveal these insider secrets to you, because I don't want you to go through the same hell I've been through.

Ever since my discovery, I swore that I would do everything in my ability to rescue helpless victims from the bondage of manipulative and controlling people. My goal is to transform "slaves of other people's control" into "red-hot, assertive master persuaders".

These keys have been working wonders for me, so I'm sure you'll achieve amazing results with them too. If a former hopeless loser like me can become highly successful with these powerful secrets, just imagine what they can do for you!

"Business is Booming Because I Applied Your Persuasion Techniques..."

"Hey Michael!

Frankly, I was skeptical when I first saw your website for 'How To Be An Expert Persuader.' It sounded too good to be true.

But I was so intrigued with your persuasion material, I decided to read it anyway. As I was going through it, I wondered if I would be wasting my time with the same old persuasive topics and influence methods I already know.

To my pleasant surprise, reading "Expert Persuader" has turned out to be one of my most stimulating experiences ever! The persuasion tactics and secrets you've shared are extraordinarily exceptional. You're really a certified master persuasion expert, no doubt about it.

I love your writing style and the sample stories. I told my list that if you are in business you need Michael's copy on how to persuade people. Even a 12-year old can become an instant persuasion master with your foolproof, step-by-step system!

I'm having the best times of my life with my family, friends, and clients; and business is booming because I applied your persuasion techniques. Thanks again, Michael."

- Ross Dalangin, Online Business Consultant
RPQM.com
P1M.org
WebQuartet.com

POWER OF PERSUASION

Covert Persuasion Expert Swears Under Oath His Secret Mind Control Techniques Do Not Involve Any Black Magic Or 'Dark Forces'...

...Despite Giving You The Unstoppable Power To Put Anyone Under Your Control, And Make People Do Almost Anything You Want Them To Do!

Warning! The secrets you're about to discover are powerful enough to change anyone's behavior and way of thinking, so please use them ethically and responsibly. If you cannot promise to use them for good intentions, please exit now.

Timu ipi yenye nafasi ya kutwaa ubingwa wa KAGAME CUP 2011

Ratiba

25/06/11: Kagame, ENTINCELLES 2 Vs 3 ZANZIBAR OCEAN VIEW, Taifa saa 8 mchana
25/06/11: Kagame, SIMBA Vs VITALO, Taifa saa 10 jioni
25/06/11: Kagame, APR Vs PORTS, Jamhuri saa 10 jioni

26/06/11 : Kagame, YANGA Vs EL MEREIKH, Taifa saa 10 jioni

27/06/11: Kagame, BUNAMWAYA Vs EL MAN, Taifa saa 10 jioni
27/06/11: Kagame, ULINZI STARS Vs ST. GEORGE, Jamhuri saa 10 jioni

28/06/11: Kagame, ETINCELLES Vs VITAL O, Taifa saa 8 mchana
28/06/11: Kagame, OCEAN VIEW BOYS Vs SIMBA, Taifa saa 10 jioni

29/06/11: Kagame, EL MEREIKH Vs EL MAN, Taifa saa 8 mchana
29/06/11: Kagame, BUNAMWAYA Vs YANGA, Taifa saa 10 jioni
29/06/11: Kagame, ULINZI STARS Vs APR, Jamhuri saa 10 jioni

30/06/11: Kagame, ST GEORGE Vs PORTS, Jamhuri saa 10 jioni

01/07/11: Kagame, VITAL'O Vs OCEAN VIEW BOYS, Taifa saa 8 mchana
01/07/11: Kagame, EL MEREIKH Vs BUNAMWAYA, Taifa saa 10 jioni
01/07/11: Kagame, PORTS Vs ULINZI STARS, Jamhuri saa 8 mchana

02/07/11: Kagame, ETINCELLES Vs SIMBA, Taifa saa 10 jioni
02/07/11: Kagame, APR Vs ST GEORGE, Jamhuri saa 10 jioni

03/07/11: Kagame, EL MAN Vs YANGA, Taifa saa 10 jioni

09/07/11: PEACE CUP, Taifa (Dar es salaam)

28/07/11: friendly, MAN UNITED Vs BARCELONA, FedEx field (Washington DC)

TOKA MITAANI

1. NIYONZIMA AKABITHIWA NAMBA 8.
Haruna Niyonzima amesaini mkataba wa miaka 2 na yanga na kukabithiwa jezi namba 8.
mtaa: shaffih.blogspot.com

2. OKWI, MGOSI WATAKIWA VITAL.
Vital Club ya Kinshasa imewang'ang' ania washambuliaji wawili wa Simba, Mussa Hassan Mgosi na Emmanuel Okwi na wameahidi kuwasajili ingawa uongozi wa Simba hauko tayari kuwaachia.
mtaa: mwananchi

3. WAPINZANI WAMGOMBEA MGOSI.
Timu ya soka ya DC Motema Pembe na Vital zote za Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), zimetangaza kumhitaji mshambuliaji Mussa Hassan 'Mgosi' wa Simba ya Dar es Salaam.
mtaa: habari leo

4. MTIBWA: KADO MALI YA YANGA.
Mtibwa sugar wamalizana na yanga na kusema sasa Shaban Kado ni mali ya Yanga. Mtibwa wako katika mazungumzo na makipa Deogratius Mushi 'Dida' na Jackson Chove.
mtaa: mwanaspoti

5. OKWI KUJIUNGA KAIZER CHIEF.
Mchezaji wa Simba Emanuel Okwi amefuzu majaribio aliyo yafanya Kaizer Chief na hivyo kutarajiawa kufanyiwa vipimo mwishoni mwa mwezi huu.
mtaa: mwanaspoti

6. APR WAKANUSHA NIYONZIMA KUJIUNGA NA YANGA.
APR wasema Haruna Niyonzima anaendelea kuitumikia APR. “Hakuna kitu katika madai hayo, Haruna ni mchezaji wa APR na anafanya mazoezi kama kawaida kujiandaa na fainali za Kombe la Peace, hajawahi kwenda Tanzania kufanya mazungumzo na Yanga au Simba,” alisema Adolph Kalisa katibu mkuu wa APR.
mtaa: habari leo

7. WYDAD & MOTEMA WAMPATIA KASEJA MKATABA.
Juma Kaseja aongezewa mkataba na simba baada ya kiwango kizuri alicho kionyesha dhidi ya Wydad na Motema. Na kufuta ndoto za yanga za kumnasa.
mtaa: mwananchi