Theoretical Logic

A collection of Trevor Parscal's illustrated theories, some more plausible than others.

Problem Solving Strategies

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Theory: If you are offended by this chart, you are a troll.

Exercise Level

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Theory: Fixed-gear bikes are good for your health.

Vehicle Size vs. Sensation of Speed

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Theory: Small things that feel fast deliver more enjoyment at a lower cost than large things that are fast.

Good User Interface Designers

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Theory: Good user interface design requires an even balance of engineering, art and people skills.

NES Gameplay Dynamics

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Theory: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System is the most difficult video game ever made.

Risks and Rewards of Restaurant Offerings

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Theory: The fancier a Vietnamese restaurant looks inside, the worse the food will be; ideal establishments will feature worn-out low-quality furniture, horrible lighting, and numerically indexed menus.

Elevator User Interface

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Theory: Pressing the close door button on an elevator control panel does not affect the time it takes for the door to close.

Geography Knowledge vs. Population Density

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Theory: The average resident of San Francisco has stepped foot in a greater number of foreign counties than neighboring cities.

Lifecycle of Eating Salad for Lunch

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Theory: Everything tastes better with meat and cheese.

Productivity vs. Time Consumption

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Theory: Using social networking web sites is the opposite of having sex. (and that’s why I am digitally abstinent)