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I'd put this in the thread but it would stretch it from here to Mars;
http://xkcd.com/980/
Well worth a look for some interesting comparisons.
http://xkcd.com/980/
Well worth a look for some interesting comparisons.
S_Happens said:I didn't find the punch line yet, unless it was to the gut.
FlexGunship said:Really? I found a lot! How about the fact that the derivatives market holds five times more value than the entire world's combined liquid assets. And that, when compared to the same derivatives market value, the entire Iraq War works out to a rounding error.
"Xkcd's take on representing money" refers to a comic strip titled "Money" by Randall Munroe, the creator of the webcomic xkcd. In the comic, Munroe presents different creative ways of visualizing large sums of money, questioning the effectiveness and accuracy of traditional representations of money.
The comic gained attention due to its humorous and thought-provoking approach to a topic that is often considered mundane. It also sparked discussions about the complexities and limitations of representing large numbers and the value of money.
The comic challenges traditional representations of money by pointing out their shortcomings, such as the use of small and vague symbols to represent large sums of money, which can lead to a lack of understanding and perspective on the true value of money.
While the comic does raise valid points about the representation of money, it is primarily meant to be humorous and satirical. Munroe often uses his comics to make light of complex topics and spark conversations.
The main message behind the comic is to question the ways in which we represent and perceive money, and to encourage critical thinking and discussion about the value and meaning of money in our society.