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Would you accept a guaranteed monthly income if it meant you could never earn more than average?

Yes 50% (37)No 50% (37)

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Discussion (19)

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@amara_o251mo ago

I think the answer changes depending on your generation.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@kai_nak12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@sam_erik12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@soren_j3712d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

@PM2412d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@Rock12d ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@sofia_r12d ago

What a rabbit hole this question opens up.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@carlos_r12d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@kai_nak12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@amara_o2512d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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I keep thinking about this hours after voting. That's a sign of a great question.

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@nneka_i281h ago

Changed my mind twice already. The comments here are really persuasive.

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@sofia_a231h ago

This changed how I think about the whole question.

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This question should be on every school exam. Teach kids to think critically.

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