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Algorithm problems at other levels

Comment comment by Brandon on 06 December 2007

Another place I've noticed people commonly make poor decisions is in the sporting world. Just today, for example, word came out that two Texas A&M football players were arrested for robbery and drug possession. This doesn't happen as much at A&M as it does at places like Texas, Miami, or Florida State, but it is unbelievable how idiotic someone would need to be to mess up like this. One of those players is (er, I guess I should say "was") a junior well on his way to an NFL career.

Let's see. Millions of dollars - or a little pot and getting to a punch a guy and steal some of his stuff? Hm.

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RE: Algorithm problems at other levels by scubasteve :: NR4

Give up a career for a little pot.......can you say Ricky Williams?

Posted 09 December 2007, Hide, Parent, Reply
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RE: Algorithm problems at other levels by anthonyanthony :: NR5

This is what I was trying to get at. Thank you for another example.

Sometimes it seems that even in the face of immense success, people still find it within their hearts to seek out and destroy their own opportunities.

One explanation (the one I sought to examine here) is that people are programmed to tend toward certain types of decisions. A person's outcome in life definitely relies on a number of factors. Economic starting point, upbringing, education and opportunities available are some of the many variables. But it seems that some people sweep their own feet from beneath their bodies on purpose. Or take unnecessary risks and must in order to acheive a sense of greater personal satisfcation. For some, success just isn't successful enough.

Posted 10 December 2007, Hide, Parent, Reply