SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : View from the Center and Left

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Lane3 who wrote (31150)11/10/2006 10:36:10 AM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 541837
 
Doom-and-gloom scenarios meant to shock people into action often end up having the opposite effect.

Yes. They can result in the "its all just a bunch of crap" response, or "its so big there is nothing we can do to stop it" response, or the bury your head in the sand response (not the same as the first, one is an honest assertion that something isn't true, the other is a refusal to accept something even if you really believe it).

The Stern report suggests

I'm not sure how solid that source is.

Message 22970004
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext