• iii@mander.xyzEnglish
    21·
    4 个月前

    “Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration (an amount wagered), risk (chance), and a prize.”

    That definition encompasses everything we do in life. From crossing the road, to buying a fridge, to falling in love.

    • Lifter@discuss.tchncs.de
      3·
      4 个月前

      Exactly! Which is why it is mad trying to outlaw or frown upon “gambling” with stocks.

      There are many great wxamples in this thread already of why derivatives are necessary to a functioning society.