Kawoomba comments on Problems in Education - Less Wrong
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It wouldn't be a more effective program if it had iPods for both genders. Up in arms over different gender incentives would target an en vogue failure point that isn't relevant over the one relevant criticism: That the program doesn't work.
And is incapable of being designed to work by those paid to do so.
You know, it might. Most teenagers are interested in iPods; not all female teenagers are interested in makeovers. In addition, an iPod can be sold if you don't want to use it.
That said, absolutely correct about that not being the point.
Bingo. On the other hand, one possible way to start solving the education-grant problems is to shine press attention on them. And this would be quite a handy hook for that.