- Nov 12, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 1999 Sea Ray 330DA
Twin 7.4 MPI (310 propshaft HP) V-drives
- Engines
- Twin Mercury Marine marinized 7.4L L-29 V8s
Cast iron block w 4-bolt mains
This is probably a bad idea just before a holiday weekend, but here goes...
"Irrational markets: people reject free money out of anger
The Ultimatum Game, in which test subjects respond to take-it-or-leave-it offers, has allowed psychologists to explore how humans handle issues like fairness and punishment. But a new study shows some people attempt to punish even when the rules of the game are stacked in a way that makes it impossible."
Presuming that the results of these surveys are accurate, then it's small wonder the country is in the shape we find it. "[P]eople can't even be bothered to perform a rational analysis when money is on the line, much less engage in rational actions." And so we have tax policy, social policy, and I soon fear health policy formed to satisfy idiots who refuse to think.
Full article is here.
Best regards,
Frank
"Irrational markets: people reject free money out of anger
The Ultimatum Game, in which test subjects respond to take-it-or-leave-it offers, has allowed psychologists to explore how humans handle issues like fairness and punishment. But a new study shows some people attempt to punish even when the rules of the game are stacked in a way that makes it impossible."
Presuming that the results of these surveys are accurate, then it's small wonder the country is in the shape we find it. "[P]eople can't even be bothered to perform a rational analysis when money is on the line, much less engage in rational actions." And so we have tax policy, social policy, and I soon fear health policy formed to satisfy idiots who refuse to think.
Full article is here.
Best regards,
Frank