lmm comments on Rationality Quotes Thread October 2015 - Less Wrong
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I think it's legitimate to criticise a company for pretending to sell utilons when it isn't. Yes, this company may well be a better use of your money than Taylor Swift tickets. But Taylor Swift isn't marketed as an investment.
They're selling hedons, which factor into people's utility functions.
I'd also point to
That doesn't seem so objectionable. If they're attracting people who wouldn't be investing otherwise, that's a gain.
Also, do you have examples of their marketing that you think are inaccurate?