• eatthecake@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    5 months ago

    It’s a hypothetical, you’re supposed to ignore the logistics. That said, you are correct, a bunch of people cited this reason.

    • GeneralInterest@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      5 months ago

      Hypotheticals can be interesting but I think they’re more interesting when you think about how they would actually work in reality.

      Like if someone says “would you give up alcohol forever for £1 million”. Surely the interesting part of that question is thinking about how it would work in reality. For example would you be allowed to take the £1 million, invest it, end up with several million, then pay back the original £1 million so you can drink alcohol again?

      • eatthecake@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        5 months ago

        You’re right, that’s a much more interesting question. Also, would my investment performance be improved by said motivation if i am an alcoholic? Would i stop wanting the booze by then? I don’t think gratification delay is a trait i possess so i would probably just take the money and switch drugs.