Report on a book ><https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/how-to-avoid-the-cognitive-hooks-and-habits-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-cons/>
from the researchers who did the famous “Gorillas In Our Midst” study,
about how and why people (and that includes you and me) continue to
fall for scams.
I look at the conspiracy theorists (you know who you are), and I
think: did they all start by going just a little way down the rabbit
hole? And then, they start discounting conflicting evidence more and
more, which takes them deeper and deeper, making it harder and harder
to get out?
Not the only way to fall for a scam, of course. But perhaps an
all-too-common way.
On Fri, 5 Jan 2024 01:43:20 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro
<ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:
Report on a book >><https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/how-to-avoid-the-cognitive-hooks-and-habits-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-cons/>
from the researchers who did the famous “Gorillas In Our Midst” study, >>about how and why people (and that includes you and me) continue to
fall for scams.
I look at the conspiracy theorists (you know who you are), and I
think: did they all start by going just a little way down the rabbit
hole? And then, they start discounting conflicting evidence more and
more, which takes them deeper and deeper, making it harder and harder
to get out?
Not the only way to fall for a scam, of course. But perhaps an >>all-too-common way.
The biggest con ever perpetrated is the man made climate change fraud.
Bill.
On Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:44 +1300, BR <blah@blah.blah> wrote:You bloodyn liar - there are no penalties - the agreement is not binding - biut you have been told that several times.
On Fri, 5 Jan 2024 01:43:20 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro >><ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:
Report on a book >>><https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/how-to-avoid-the-cognitive-hooks-and-habits-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-cons/>
from the researchers who did the famous “Gorillas In Our Midst” study, >>>about how and why people (and that includes you and me) continue to
fall for scams.
I look at the conspiracy theorists (you know who you are), and I
think: did they all start by going just a little way down the rabbit >>>hole? And then, they start discounting conflicting evidence more and >>>more, which takes them deeper and deeper, making it harder and harder
to get out?
Not the only way to fall for a scam, of course. But perhaps an >>>all-too-common way.
The biggest con ever perpetrated is the man made climate change fraud.
Bill.
I agree, Bill. Pretending that climate change is solely man made is
indeed an attempted con; it is certainly not supported by scientists,
or by the previous National Government that signed us up for
international climate change agreements, or the subsequent
governments, who recognise that the actions of mankind have
contributed to worsening climate experiences, and that some things can
be done to partially mitigate those effects.
Those agreements are still there, and if it makes you feel better
think of actions to meet our obligations under that Treaty that a past >government signed us up to - if we cannot meet those targets it
requires our NAct1st government to plan for significant payments from
New Zealand as penalties.
Even our Prime Minister has done his bit -Why do you continue to breath?
buying a Tesla before the incentives were removed was a smart decision
- and I understand the Crown limousine he takes the few hundred metres
to work is a hybrid thanks to the previous government. He is doing his
bit - why can't you understand?
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:As you have been told many times, payments in lieu of meeting agreed
On Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:44 +1300, BR <blah@blah.blah> wrote:You bloodyn liar - there are no penalties - the agreement is not binding - biut
On Fri, 5 Jan 2024 01:43:20 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro >>><ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:
Report on a book >>>><https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/how-to-avoid-the-cognitive-hooks-and-habits-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-cons/>
from the researchers who did the famous “Gorillas In Our Midst” study, >>>>about how and why people (and that includes you and me) continue to >>>>fall for scams.
I look at the conspiracy theorists (you know who you are), and I
think: did they all start by going just a little way down the rabbit >>>>hole? And then, they start discounting conflicting evidence more and >>>>more, which takes them deeper and deeper, making it harder and harder >>>>to get out?
Not the only way to fall for a scam, of course. But perhaps an >>>>all-too-common way.
The biggest con ever perpetrated is the man made climate change fraud.
Bill.
I agree, Bill. Pretending that climate change is solely man made is
indeed an attempted con; it is certainly not supported by scientists,
or by the previous National Government that signed us up for
international climate change agreements, or the subsequent
governments, who recognise that the actions of mankind have
contributed to worsening climate experiences, and that some things can
be done to partially mitigate those effects.
Those agreements are still there, and if it makes you feel better
think of actions to meet our obligations under that Treaty that a past >>government signed us up to - if we cannot meet those targets it
requires our NAct1st government to plan for significant payments from
New Zealand as penalties.
you have been told that several times.
The current government has told us that they take our internationalEven our Prime Minister has done his bit -Why do you continue to breath?
buying a Tesla before the incentives were removed was a smart decision
- and I understand the Crown limousine he takes the few hundred metres
to work is a hybrid thanks to the previous government. He is doing his
bit - why can't you understand?
On Tue, 9 Jan 2024 00:20:02 -0000 (UTC), TonyIrrelevant drivel. The agreement is not binding (emphsis for those of poor comprehension - Not Binding!) therefore no financial penalties apply - and the rest of your comments are childishly stupid. Several countries have renegged on international egreements - it is common for many to do that. We govern for ourselves primarily - you may owe allegiance to some overseas dogma but most of us know better than that. There will be no affect on trade. You just keep following the party line and hope that your lies will eventually be believed - no chance boyo, not this millenia - you have been recognised for the hater of New Zealand that you are.
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:As you have been told many times, payments in lieu of meeting agreed
On Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:44 +1300, BR <blah@blah.blah> wrote:You bloodyn liar - there are no penalties - the agreement is not binding - >>biut
On Fri, 5 Jan 2024 01:43:20 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro >>>><ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:
Report on a book >>>>><https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/how-to-avoid-the-cognitive-hooks-and-habits-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-cons/>
from the researchers who did the famous “Gorillas In Our Midst” study, >>>>>about how and why people (and that includes you and me) continue to >>>>>fall for scams.
I look at the conspiracy theorists (you know who you are), and I >>>>>think: did they all start by going just a little way down the rabbit >>>>>hole? And then, they start discounting conflicting evidence more and >>>>>more, which takes them deeper and deeper, making it harder and harder >>>>>to get out?
Not the only way to fall for a scam, of course. But perhaps an >>>>>all-too-common way.
The biggest con ever perpetrated is the man made climate change fraud.
Bill.
I agree, Bill. Pretending that climate change is solely man made is >>>indeed an attempted con; it is certainly not supported by scientists,
or by the previous National Government that signed us up for >>>international climate change agreements, or the subsequent
governments, who recognise that the actions of mankind have
contributed to worsening climate experiences, and that some things can
be done to partially mitigate those effects.
Those agreements are still there, and if it makes you feel better
think of actions to meet our obligations under that Treaty that a past >>>government signed us up to - if we cannot meet those targets it
requires our NAct1st government to plan for significant payments from
New Zealand as penalties.
you have been told that several times.
targets may well be worth paying if it means it means we retain the
ability to sell some of the products we produce to countries that take
the international obligations seriously. That will of course be up to
the government of the day, but actions now may well affect our trade
position in future years.
Irrelevant nonsense - they and all intelligent governments will not keep to idiotic agreements (other than the last government of course but they were not intelligent by any measure).The current government has told us that they take our international >obligations seriously - are you accusing them of lying?Even our Prime Minister has done his bit -Why do you continue to breath?
buying a Tesla before the incentives were removed was a smart decision
- and I understand the Crown limousine he takes the few hundred metres
to work is a hybrid thanks to the previous government. He is doing his >>>bit - why can't you understand?
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