Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Mon, May 17 2004
Gambling: Fame, Fortune, And The Unknown
How much are our predictions about society worth? Would you plunk down a few (or more) bucks if you thought your predictions about society, technology and science were almost sure to come true? If you say you would, you can prove it at Long Bets. There is also a discussion area for issues. Proceeds go to charity. If your prediction comes true, you get bragging rights and the chance to be famous in certain circles.
Looking at this site brought to mind a related issue. If someone is addicted to gambling, would they be just as hooked on it if any winnings they achieved always went to a third party, or to a charity? Would they be less inclined to gamble if their winnings went to someone anonymously and they never knew who got the money? Is the idea of possibly getting a personal return what keeps the gambler coming back, or is it just the idea of beating the odds, no matter what else happens after that?
posted at: 09:18 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
How much are our predictions about society worth? Would you plunk down a few (or more) bucks if you thought your predictions about society, technology and science were almost sure to come true? If you say you would, you can prove it at Long Bets. There is also a discussion area for issues. Proceeds go to charity. If your prediction comes true, you get bragging rights and the chance to be famous in certain circles.
Looking at this site brought to mind a related issue. If someone is addicted to gambling, would they be just as hooked on it if any winnings they achieved always went to a third party, or to a charity? Would they be less inclined to gamble if their winnings went to someone anonymously and they never knew who got the money? Is the idea of possibly getting a personal return what keeps the gambler coming back, or is it just the idea of beating the odds, no matter what else happens after that?
posted at: 09:18 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
