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  1. …in reply to @JesperBylund
    JesperBylund Hehe. Yes. This reminded me of Kalle, age 5, who was often subjected to ridicule by his older siblings, who offered him a choice between a 5kr or 1kr coin. Kalle always chose 1kr. A grownup explains the fallacy to Kalle, and he replies "But then how often would I get free money?"
    1. …in reply to @axbom
      JesperBylund When I first heard that story as a child I remember it had a huge impact on my understanding of perspective. Obviously, since I still remember it.