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Django and Paradox of Choice

Posted by Jeff August 19, 2006

I read the bombshell about Django like everyone else, and want to raise a point: this is a good thing for the python community as a whole. The reason is the Paradox of Choice.

The more funds employers offer their employees in 401(k) retirement plans, the less likely the employees are to invest in any, even though in many cases, failing to do so costs them employer-matching funds of up to several thousand dollars a year.

Here is Prof. Barry Schwartz talking at Google The Paradox of Choice - Why More Is Less (flash). MP4 format - link should work.

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3 Responses to “Django and Paradox of Choice”

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  1. David Goodger Aug 19 2006 / 4pm

    What bombshell? Please provide a URL.

  2. Jeff Aug 19 2006 / 5pm

    sorry..link added.

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