Same As It Ever Was

[Chuck Krug]

“People spend too much time on the last 24 hours and not enough time on the last 6,000 years.” – Will Durant

This is a few short stories about things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

#1: Big risks happen when a bunch of small risks combine and compound. But small risks are easy to ignore, so people always underestimate the odds of big risks.

#2: Optimism is the fuel of progress, and without it people will grind to a halt. So you will often find it even when the odds are stacked against you and the facts don’t align.

#3 People will avoid even the slightest discomfort, even when the pain is manageable and trying to avoid the pain creates bigger risks.

#4. Disagreement is constant because it’s rooted in individual experiences. Experiencing a major stressor can permanently change your behavior, leaving certain countries and generations with extreme feelings toward specific topics.

https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/same-as-it-ever-was/

 

[schizo]

#5 People are scared of catching virus but are shameless about going viral. Grow up, folks.

 

[donnap]

#4. Disagreement is constant because it’s rooted in individual experiences. Experiencing a major stressor can permanently change your behavior, leaving certain countries and generations with extreme feelings toward specific topics.

Excellent post Chuck. Thanks.

I have a young relative who wants to get tattoos. Her parents and I are against it. But now she's 18 and free to do it.

I suppose that I have made many decisions in life that I later regretted, so that is one reason why my gut says, "no, don't do it." Also, I come from a generation where few people had tattoos, except military guys and later, punk rockers. Oh well...

So this gives me the excuse to post one of the greatest music videos ever

 

[ElCubano]

Great video.

 

[easymon1]

Will Durant

will durant civilization history of
Books on Corruption

"A brief history of civilization from ancient times to the dawn of the modern age"
Durant, Will, 1885-1981.
This is a fantastic book that unfortunately includes Plenty of Corruption.
Bears Repeated Listening Across the Years. Top Shelf.
This audiobook is downloadable FREE from Your Local Library Right Now, this minute -to your smartphone, computer, whatnot.
a must
This thing rocks and so does Mr Durant.

https://elitetrader.com/et/threads/...on-that-youve-read.293072/page-2#post-5004557

 

[Erik Hughe]

“People spend too much time on the last 24 hours and not enough time on the last 6,000 years.” – Will Durant

This is a few short stories about things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

#1: Big risks happen when a bunch of small risks combine and compound. But small risks are easy to ignore, so people always underestimate the odds of big risks.

#2: Optimism is the fuel of progress, and without it people will grind to a halt. So you will often find it even when the odds are stacked against you and the facts don’t align.

#3 People will avoid even the slightest discomfort, even when the pain is manageable and trying to avoid the pain creates bigger risks.

#4. Disagreement is constant because it’s rooted in individual experiences. Experiencing a major stressor can permanently change your behavior, leaving certain countries and generations with extreme feelings toward specific topics.

https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/same-as-it-ever-was/

Well said!

 

[BreezeTen]

Very well said, mate!