Great mathematical conclusions of our time

[davywavy]

I see that the National Union of Journalists are up in arms over the shocking statistic that 50% of people earn less than the average wage.

I can only conclude that a qualification in basic maths is not a requirement for becoming a Union activist these days. In fact, in the light of the above evidence I suspect that such a qualification would be a serious handicap.

Comments

[davywavy.livejournal.com]

Not true - paying people for moral activity is my solution.
People react well when behaviours are positively reinforced, and whether it be green taxes instead of plain old income taxes or a fee-based caning system for naughty children, I'd rather behaviour was modelled by puinishments being avoidable and rewards being easily reached, than by the ridiculous one-size fits all 'tell people what to do and then act all surprised when they don't act like that for no immediate reward' system we have now.