EPT$500,000,000.00 but you get kicked in the balls - Page 25
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stroggos
New Zealand1543 Posts
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Slayer91
Ireland23335 Posts
On October 21 2010 07:27 Gorguts wrote: Oh go bullshit somewhere else White Knights. I'm not talking down on anyone who would but personally I don't roll with that, or else I'd like to think I don't roll with that  | ||
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Divinek
Canada4045 Posts
On October 21 2010 07:34 3clipse wrote: Taking this question in principle as you suggest, I probably wouldn't do it. However, speaking practically, your balls would quickly desensitize to these kicks and it wouldn't be so bad after the first month or so. Under this realistic assumption I would take the money. I do, however, think that labeling these questions as "money vs happiness" is misleading as money does buy some degree of happiness. It's more a gauge of how deeply you believe unlimited money would improve your life and make you happy. i love when people who know nothing about the subject spew ignorant opinions. I hope that didnt sound harsh because the word ignorant has a really negative connotation and i didnt mean it in that way  most people just aren't educated very well in positive psychology money does not bring ANY sort of long term benefits to happiness in people, once past a certain level. And that level is like...18,000 a year? in north america and stuff. The basic idea is that amount should cover your fundamental needs, living, food/water. ( so dont worry about nit picking at the number the idea is to cover your BASIC fundamental needs) After that level, where many many studies have been done, money does not increase a persons overwell level of happiness for the long term because people ADAPT. You get used to how much money you have and you're not ANY happier than you were before you had that money, this goes for lottery winners, overnight millionaires etc and even comparing people who were born into money with relatively poor/average people. Of course it brings some short term happiness, but this is very limited and does not affect your overall subjective well being at all. | ||
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Zakka
Netherlands762 Posts
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Rodiel
France573 Posts
money not enough for this, immortality, savior maccro, or super power would be ok for me | ||
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TLOBrian
United States453 Posts
On October 21 2010 07:29 Sephy69 wrote: No brainer? I'd like to see a random person take this for a few years and see how they deal with it. Yeah, yeah 500 million and all is at stake but do you really think you're up for the challenge? Actually, in the video it states that only repeated blows to the groin causes immunity, so yes..you wouldn't even feel it after a while. | ||
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Rebornlife
Canada224 Posts
On October 21 2010 08:02 Divinek wrote: i love when people who know nothing about the subject spew ignorant opinions. I hope that didnt sound harsh because the word ignorant has a really negative connotation and i didnt mean it in that way most people just aren't educated very well in positive psychology money does not bring ANY sort of long term benefits to happiness in people, once past a certain level. And that level is like...18,000 a year? in north america and stuff. The basic idea is that amount should cover your fundamental needs, living, food/water. ( so dont worry about nit picking at the number the idea is to cover your BASIC fundamental needs) After that level, where many many studies have been done, money does not increase a persons overwell level of happiness for the long term because people ADAPT. You get used to how much money you have and you're not ANY happier than you were before you had that money, this goes for lottery winners, overnight millionaires etc and even comparing people who were born into money with relatively poor/average people. Of course it brings some short term happiness, but this is very limited and does not affect your overall subjective well being at all. I do not have a degree in psychology by any means, but i find it very hard to believe a waitress that scrapes by on tips enjoys her life more than her twin sister who sits on a pile of money, cars, sex and luxuries. I know for myself i would be happier driving to work in a Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Reventon than my dodge dakota. I would be happier watching tv shows and movies in my own personal theater with a bunch of people than on my home tv. I would welcome maids cleaning up the mansion instead of me cleaning up my shit in my house. You get the point, but I do see where you are coming from as many people don't manage their money and personal lives properly, especially "overnight millionaires." They get into family problems and lose friendships over not handling things properly. Other people who have wealth are often idiots (Paris Hilton, etc) who get hungry for fame and whatnot. I believe that if someone is smart about their decisions they make with large amounts of money, they will be happier. It's just most people dont, and because of media, they are the ones you hear about. | ||
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Elevenst
Canada249 Posts
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3clipse
Canada2555 Posts
On October 21 2010 08:02 Divinek wrote: i love when people who know nothing about the subject spew ignorant opinions. I hope that didnt sound harsh because the word ignorant has a really negative connotation and i didnt mean it in that way most people just aren't educated very well in positive psychology money does not bring ANY sort of long term benefits to happiness in people, once past a certain level. And that level is like...18,000 a year? in north america and stuff. The basic idea is that amount should cover your fundamental needs, living, food/water. ( so dont worry about nit picking at the number the idea is to cover your BASIC fundamental needs) After that level, where many many studies have been done, money does not increase a persons overwell level of happiness for the long term because people ADAPT. You get used to how much money you have and you're not ANY happier than you were before you had that money, this goes for lottery winners, overnight millionaires etc and even comparing people who were born into money with relatively poor/average people. Of course it brings some short term happiness, but this is very limited and does not affect your overall subjective well being at all. Excuse me while I refer you to actual studies rather than just go on a rant and assume you accept what I say as fact. http://www.canada.com/life/Money does happiness says global survey/3227453/story.html http://www.smartplanet.com/people/blog/pure-genius/study-money-can-buy-happiness-if-spent-wisely/2451/ http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/02/08/money-happiness-but-theres-a-catch/ I was already aware of the general concepts you are explaining, but the income level seems to be considerably higher than $18,000 a year, and there are factors which make it less relevant for this scenario. That sort of money would mean you would never have to work at a job that made you unhappy. It would give you unlimited means to pursue social and educational exploits, which have been proven to promote happiness. It could also fund any expensive medical procedures that you or your family members may need. Also, you seem to have misunderstood what I was trying to say. These hypothetical questions are formed with the assumption that the vast majority of people believe that money equates to happiness (regardless of how much truth there is to this). Obviously, you believe this to be negligible and your answer to the question would presumably reflect that. I thought my phrasing ("some degree of happiness") would deflect this sort of arguement but I suppose I was wrong. | ||
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wollhandkrabbe
Germany97 Posts
On October 21 2010 08:14 Rebornlife wrote: I do not have a degree in psychology by any means, but i find it very hard to believe a waitress that scrapes by on tips enjoys her life more than her twin sister who sits on a pile of money, cars, sex and luxuries. I know for myself i would be happier driving to work in a Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Reventon than my dodge dakota. I would be happier watching tv shows and movies in my own personal theater with a bunch of people than on my home tv. I would welcome maids cleaning up the mansion instead of me cleaning up my shit in my house. Well research suggests that it depends on what you do with the money. The things you describe, luxury defined by aquiring property, will not make you happy, because your expectations simply adapt. To a point where a scratch in your Lambo will make you equally unhappy as not making rent, being kicked out of his apartment and having to go eat at the local welfare soup kitchen will make someone else unhappy. But if you don't buy 'things', but experiences with your money current research suggests it will definitely make you happier. A 5-year trip around the world will broaden your horizon in a very different way than a Lambo will. More here. Divinek was probably talking about this study that was published a few months ago and well covered in the media. Edit: Oh well and about the ballkicking: I suppose the constat stress of imminent ballkicking would let you die of a heart attack in your early 30s. I for one would rather be poor and unkicked. | ||
infinitestory
United States4053 Posts
On September 14 2010 12:52 royzizzle wrote: I noticed with the rise of the UFC many american martial artists are completely discrediting the skill of shaolin monks to "flashy wushu moves". The following video conclusively ends the debate over who will win in an all out fight: As you can see. This video exposes a critical weakness in the MMA fighter; one that the shaolin monk does not even flinch at. I think that our opinions will agree thank you from http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/postmessage.php?quote=1&topic_id=152710 this monk has the 500 million down solid. | ||
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Sarasin
Canada109 Posts
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Sinensis
United States2513 Posts
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me_viet
Australia1350 Posts
It was like some TV show or some shit lol.. He'd have it in the bag =O | ||
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Reaper9
United States1724 Posts
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32269 Posts
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Dreamer.T
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Stropheum
United States1124 Posts
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Misanthrope
United States924 Posts
If I wasn't allowed to do this, I would remove my testicles. If either of these two aren't allowed, then no, I'm not doing this. | ||
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Airstrike
United Kingdom50 Posts
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