Invisibilia Frame of Reference
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Jul 8, 2016 A woman with Asperger’s briefly experiences the emotional cues she has struggled to read, while comedian Hasan Minhaj weighs his own experiences of racism against his father’s harder-won perspective. Their stories explore how unseen frames shape what we notice, how we feel, and what counts as hardship.
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WWII Black Soldiers' Morale
- During World War II, the US government worried about the morale of Black soldiers stationed in the South.
- They assumed their morale would be lower due to the intense segregation and discrimination.
Relative Deprivation
- Stouffer's research revealed that relative deprivation, not objective circumstances, determines happiness.
- People compare themselves to others they deem similar, shaping their experiences.
Kim's Childhood
- Kim, unaware of her inability to perceive subtle emotions, struggled with social interactions.
- She misinterpreted others' actions, leading to misunderstandings and bullying.