Preface
A philosophy professor was in the middle of a lecture. Suddenly, there was a brilliant flash of light, and a genie appeared at the front of the classroom.
“I will grant you one of three wishes,” said the genie, addressing the professor. “You may have unlimited wealth, unlimited wisdom, or unlimited happiness.”
The professor paused, and then stated, “I choose wisdom.”
There was a second flash of light, after which the genie was gone. The professor stood alone at the front of the class, but with a slightly perceptible glow surrounding his head. The room was silent. Finally, a student spoke up.
“Professor, what can you tell us?”
The professor slowly turned to face the student and replied, “I should have taken the money.”
Decision making ...
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