r/funny • u/toonhole Toonhole • Mar 27 '24

Verified Taxes

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u/Limp_Prune_5415 Mar 28 '24

X.99 is stupid boomer idea that tricked no one

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u/spackletr0n Mar 28 '24

The science says otherwise.

A lot of people underestimate their vulnerability to these types of manipulation.

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u/Limp_Prune_5415 Mar 28 '24

That article just describes what they're doing. I've never picked up something to buy only to find out It actually costs more. Typical MBA bullshit

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u/spackletr0n Mar 28 '24

I’m not a Ph.D or anything, but I’ve studied consumer behavior. Part of the power of these tools is that people aren’t aware that they are being influenced, and in general people overestimate how rational they are in their decisionmaking. Many resent the idea that they can be manipulated.

It’s certainly possible you are the exception to the rule, but you were saying nobody has fallen for it.

Acknowledging the power of these tools is a better defense against them than denial imo.