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Re:Why aren't smart people happier? by pauldenton on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @12:48PM (#32414981)
Yes, but dumb people think those problems can be easily solved, and smart people think about the second and third order effects. A dumb person will think sending free food will solve the problem, and a smart person will realize that will negatively effect food production as local farmers cannot compete with free
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Re:Why aren't smart people happier? by Sohcahtoa82 on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @01:38PM (#32415738)
> and a smart person will realize that will negatively effect food production as local farmers cannot compete with free

Or it'll be seized and hoarded by corrupt governments or militias.

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