Analysis of Shirin Oskooi (original Ta Keo Tribe).
Following Episode 1 (posted in the wrong place last week): I do not think Shirin learned her lesson of lowering the intensity of her Survivor fandom while speaking to other players. I certainly understand how her mind works -- always looking at the numbers and perceptions of her allies and potential enemies -- but there are kinder, gentler ways of accomplishing those conversions. She stands the greatest chance of anyone (including Abi-Maria) of alienating members of her tribe, who will not appreciate her headstrong attitude at inappropriate times.
Following Episode 2: As I suspected, Shirin failed to treat her fellow tribe members as people as much as she simplistically viewed them as competitors and chess pieces toward accomplishing her personal goals. This was best exemplified in her failure to sympathize with Abi-Maria (and was also exemplified by Stephen's misguided perception Jeremy on the other tribe), which ultimately led to the tide quickly turning against her. While Shirin's point of view is commonplace in 21st Century Corporate America, sge should have been smart enough to realize that it is one of the biggest complaints people have about corporate management (i.e. the depersonalization and out-for-oneself attitude). Contrary to the way Abi-Maria and others are visibly trying to change their games, Jeff Probst was correct in pointing out how Shirin made the same mistakes all over again.
