Day 31

I continued writing my paper today.

AND I JUST HAD AN EPIPHANY.

I think the "social psychology" and "game theory" is simply too much for this thesis. Those can be master thesis's within themselves. Instead, I think I want to focus more on the psychological aspect of it. And more importantly: the art of persuasion. Because to me, THAT is what makes a "social game" on Survivor. Not someone simply being nice, but a person who is able to effectively convince others to do their bidding. Strategic acumen and physicality are worthless without this key skill set.

As I have continued writing this paper, that has become the most pervasive part of my research and I think that is what I want to wholly focus in on. I think I am sacrificing breadth for depth and I think I will have a more effective thesis as a result.