“If people are getting happier (and rescaling is occuring) the probability of these actions should become less linked to reported LS”
This means, specifically, a flatter gradient (i.e., ‘attenuation’) – smaller in absolute terms. In reality, I found a slightly increasing (absolute) gradient/steeper. I can change that sentence.
I could imagine thinking about “people don’t settle for half-good any more” as a kind of increased happiness
This feels similar to Geoffrey’s comment. It could be that it takes less unhappiness for people to take decisive life action now. But, this should mean a flatter gradient (same direction as rescaling)
And yeah, this points towards culture/social comparison/expectations being more important than absolute £.
This means, specifically, a flatter gradient (i.e., ‘attenuation’) – smaller in absolute terms. In reality, I found a slightly increasing (absolute) gradient/steeper. I can change that sentence.
I don’t think that is necessary—my confusion is more about grasping how the aspects play together :)
I’m afraid I will have to make myself a few drawings to get a better grasp.
Sorry – this is unclear.
This means, specifically, a flatter gradient (i.e., ‘attenuation’) – smaller in absolute terms. In reality, I found a slightly increasing (absolute) gradient/steeper. I can change that sentence.
This feels similar to Geoffrey’s comment. It could be that it takes less unhappiness for people to take decisive life action now. But, this should mean a flatter gradient (same direction as rescaling)
And yeah, this points towards culture/social comparison/expectations being more important than absolute £.
Thanks for engaging!
I don’t think that is necessary—my confusion is more about grasping how the aspects play together :) I’m afraid I will have to make myself a few drawings to get a better grasp.
All good. Easy to tie yourself in knots with this …