I don't think the main issue here is the dualistic payout structure of the gambles http://slatestarcodex.com/2015/07/28/non-dual-awareness/ …
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
Rather, the gambles (drug dealing, PhD programs, modeling/acting/music, MLM schemes) are actuarially unfair (investment < expected value)
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
You could flatten the industries' payout structures, but there will still be loads of desperate, miserable people looking for a gamble.
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They will simply shift to a different impossible fantasy - whatever is available.
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@sarahdoingthing Right, so the problem isn't dualisation, rather it's that there is a market for dualisation?2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@sebinsua or the illusion of it - in many cases (MLM) the "winners" are entirely illusory1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@sarahdoingthing I really want to pontificate on how the conversion between money and happiness isn't as clear cut as people assume.1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @nouswaves
@sarahdoingthing I joke because probably it would be the blind leading the blind.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
@sarahdoingthing However a personal insight is that I could have afforded the experiences that give me happiness when I was poor.
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@sarahdoingthing I wonder whether I'd have let myself enjoy them though? Previously I'd have compared them to imaginary luxury experiences.0 replies 0 retweets 1 likeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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