jimmy comments on Beware Trivial Inconveniences - Less Wrong

90 Post author: Yvain 06 May 2009 10:04PM

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Comment author: MBlume 06 May 2009 10:11:56PM 19 points [-]

Most people, the theory goes, would remain in the pension scheme, because they understand they're better off with a pension and it was only laziness that prevented them from getting one before.

I've felt for a long time that the same solution should be implemented for organ donation.

(Actually, there's a case to be made for "screw your sentimental attachment to your meat parts -- we can save lives". But soft paternalism is a start.)

Comment author: jimmy 07 May 2009 02:00:01AM 0 points [-]

I remember reading about this being tried somewhere. The response was that there was less donation because people didn't like the idea and took the "screw you!" attitude.

I don't remember where I read this, but I can try to find it if you'd like.

Comment author: MrHen 07 May 2009 02:59:49AM 4 points [-]

I don't remember where I read this, but I can try to find it if you'd like.

I would like to see it, considering that at least two other people are saying the exact opposite.

Comment author: jimmy 08 May 2009 12:18:45AM 2 points [-]

Hmm... I can't seem to find it =\