Freak - o - Nomics
Its quite a coincidence that i am reading "FREAKONOMICS" right now - The Book is an interesting analysis of some events around the world and how it was percieved to be due to certain factors, but through analysis of certain statistics and enviromental conditions it has been pointed as being something else.
Particularyly, I find the analysis of "High Crime Rate in the US and subsequent decline in the early 90's" most interesting. It has been argued by some that the actual reason for the decline was due to a growing economy, but then the authors of the book point to the fact that pre-1980's, abortion was illegal in the US which led to a no of unwanted children who were left to fend for themselves. With neither a family to take care nor a decent education the kids in their teens resorted to crime resulting in the spurt. However once Abortion was legalised in the U.S the no of unwanted kids reduced and so did the crime rate. The Economy did act as a catalyst and helped the changing scenario.
I find this book highly interesting for a few reasons
One - It confirms my belief that small decisions not taken at the right time are usually the foundation stones for catostrophe. Although things need to be viewed independently there is a varying degree of co-relation between the happenings around you.
Two - I think it provides a fresh perspective to look at various events. There might be more reasons to the happenings around than the obvious.
Three - It happens to be such an abstract topic, that i love it immensely.
Reading the book and watching the happenings around, i find it no surprise that we let what is happening around us happen because of our actions.
The Better dancer/singer never wins on Reality Show's. The VIP's and their Kids escape with killing birds, stomping humans, causing public nuisance. A great lawyer disgusts with his defense of an accused criminal.
Around the State, The State of Karnataka also has a model Chief Minister who deems it fit to level all kinds of corruption charges, misbehavior charges against him or his family as the handiwork of some political rival.
Co-relating with the take-aways of the book, i would guess there might be some events in the future, the roots of which might be laid by our Actions today.
I just hope as a city/nation we realize it and take responsibility for our actions and give the future something gud to remember us with.
Lasty...I would love the author to actually try and establish the reason for the large scale terrorism in the world today. It should be quite a challenge, but i hope we can find it out and take the corrective measures - so that atleast 5 years down the line, we are not faced with the same problem multiplied many times over.
( Gosh!! i sound like a Beauty Queen, trying to make it a better world to live in ... blah blah ... Maybe then again it has something to do with my inner beauty :-) )
Particularyly, I find the analysis of "High Crime Rate in the US and subsequent decline in the early 90's" most interesting. It has been argued by some that the actual reason for the decline was due to a growing economy, but then the authors of the book point to the fact that pre-1980's, abortion was illegal in the US which led to a no of unwanted children who were left to fend for themselves. With neither a family to take care nor a decent education the kids in their teens resorted to crime resulting in the spurt. However once Abortion was legalised in the U.S the no of unwanted kids reduced and so did the crime rate. The Economy did act as a catalyst and helped the changing scenario.
I find this book highly interesting for a few reasons
One - It confirms my belief that small decisions not taken at the right time are usually the foundation stones for catostrophe. Although things need to be viewed independently there is a varying degree of co-relation between the happenings around you.
Two - I think it provides a fresh perspective to look at various events. There might be more reasons to the happenings around than the obvious.
Three - It happens to be such an abstract topic, that i love it immensely.
Reading the book and watching the happenings around, i find it no surprise that we let what is happening around us happen because of our actions.
The Better dancer/singer never wins on Reality Show's. The VIP's and their Kids escape with killing birds, stomping humans, causing public nuisance. A great lawyer disgusts with his defense of an accused criminal.
Around the State, The State of Karnataka also has a model Chief Minister who deems it fit to level all kinds of corruption charges, misbehavior charges against him or his family as the handiwork of some political rival.
Co-relating with the take-aways of the book, i would guess there might be some events in the future, the roots of which might be laid by our Actions today.
I just hope as a city/nation we realize it and take responsibility for our actions and give the future something gud to remember us with.
Lasty...I would love the author to actually try and establish the reason for the large scale terrorism in the world today. It should be quite a challenge, but i hope we can find it out and take the corrective measures - so that atleast 5 years down the line, we are not faced with the same problem multiplied many times over.
( Gosh!! i sound like a Beauty Queen, trying to make it a better world to live in ... blah blah ... Maybe then again it has something to do with my inner beauty :-) )
posted by Manas at 3:46 AM
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