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		iudqnolq on July 11, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Launch HN: Yotta Savings (YC S20) – Behavioral psy... Do you have research that $.1 winnings motivate instead of just disappointing people?

adammoelis on July 11, 2020 [–]

It's not the 10 cent prize that's motivating to people. It's the chance to win big. And in this care, no risk of loss, other than opportunity cost.

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