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I find this strange. I'm not going to completely discount the study, but I would like to counter - with capitalism itself. Capitalism enforces the reward conce

I find this strange. I'm not going to completely discount the study, but I would like to counter - with capitalism itself. Capitalism enforces the reward concept so effectively, that every now and then we almost collectively implode exchanging rewards. The system works too well, if anything. Aside from that, the only thing this shows is that people who enjoy the task in question will do a better job than those who do not. Well, duh. A talent is a combination of skill and enjoyment - of course they will outperform someone who is simply assigned a task. That doesn't mean rewards don't encourage behaviour, it just means that you can't pay for passion.

roundsquare 17y ago
>I find this strange. I'm not going to completely discount the study, but I would like to counter - with capitalism itself. True, but I'd argue that there are two (fuzzy) categories. Using pharmaceuticals as an example, the huge monetary awards are what pushes investors, etc.. but I'd wonder how much that drives the scientists. I'm not a scientist and don't have quick access to one to ask right now, but if this division does hold true, then it fits this article (albeit given the fact that they ignored people who's only goal is to make money, i.e. the investors). >Aside from that, the only thing this shows is that people who enjoy the task in question will do a better job than those who do not Not true. The study said that when people were given an external motivation, their enjoyment decreased. Thats a much more significant statement since it means that adding a monetary reward won't get you better results. Obviously the above assumes the article is correct...