“Scientists used to do an experiment whereby a dog's repeated reward for performing a task was unaccountably replaced by punishment. The dog, knowing it would be penalized for doing well or doing badly, would become melancholic and inactive. This and other unforeseeable results were funded by taxing up to sixty percent of people's earnings. People became strangely melancholic and inactive”
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Steve Aylett
Steve Aylett (born 1967) is a British author known for his surreal, satirical, and science fiction works. His writing often blends dark humor with philosophical themes, with notable books including 'Fain the Sorcerer' and the 'Lint' series. Aylett is recognized for his unique narrative style and challenge to conventional literary forms, earning him a reputation as an eccentric figure in contemporary British literature. more