I have 365 days to become free of the realities of homelessness and become a "regular" member of society. After one year, for my project to be considered successful, I have to possess an operable automobile, live in a furnished apartment..., have $2500 in cash, and, most importantly, I have to be in a position in which I can continue to improve my circumstances by either going to school or starting my own business.
On paper, my previous life doesn't exist for this one year. I cannot use any of my previous contacts, my college education, or my credit history... I cannot beg for money or use services that others are not at liberty to use.
Originally from the pit at Tradesports(TM) (RIP 2008) ... on trading, risk, economics, politics, policy, sports, culture, entertainment, and whatever else might increase awareness, interest and liquidity of prediction markets
Monday, October 13, 2008
From homeless to self-sufficient in less than a year
Adam Shepherd's experiment:
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