And this is how talking is anchrored in Costly Signaling.
(Note that “I dunno, probably around 9 pm.” is still an assurance, though of a different kind: You’re assuring that 9 pm is an honest estimate. If it turns out you make such statements up at random, it will cost you.)
And that’s why talking can convey information at all.
And this is how talking is anchrored in Costly Signaling.
(Note that “I dunno, probably around 9 pm.” is still an assurance, though of a different kind: You’re assuring that 9 pm is an honest estimate. If it turns out you make such statements up at random, it will cost you.)
And that’s why talking can convey information at all.
I hadn’t made that connection yet. Excellent insight, thank you!