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We Found Our Son in the Subway

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Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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I can't think of a better parable for opportunity than this story.

Poe's law... can't tell if this is sarcastic or not

Not sarcastic. The story has some key elements:

1. Right place at the right time (found abandoned baby in subway).

2. Unexpected (wasn't 'in the market' for a baby or considering purchasing/obtaining one in the near future)

3. It's who you know (in person, the judge offered the option to adopt)

4. Narrow window of time for decision making (had to commit to a yes or no at moment of offer or it would become less likely)

5. Total commitment, against all odds (sceptical partner, unreliable system, health of infant unknown, same-sex parenting unorthodox and not universally supported, etc.)

6. Happy ending (stories of wasted opportunities are a dime a dozen and impossible to substantiate, "What if...?")

I would think any startup could easily relate to these aspects of the story. That's why I think it works so well as a parable.

Re: We Found Our Son in the Subway

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post #180

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Parent said, "Here in the UK". Although I think it applies to most of the first world. An interesting definition of "first world" could be "the point where native deaths outweigh native births".

OK. So what makes you think that a society only works if it grows?

Hmmm, you might want to check out your pension plan. Also, have a look at your country's next published budget.
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