How pyramid schemes work and why people keep getting suckered into them

The woo-based MLM thing is huge here in Taiwan. I have a couple of friends who bought into it, they’re forever trying to hawk their garbage on Line. Thing is they make a little money, but neither saves a single dollar. As soon as they have any cash it’s time for a holiday, a blow-out meal, whatever. Because deep down they just know that unlimited wealth is right around the corner. Any time I try to explain what’s happening they shut me down right away, thinking about it is verboten.

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