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Came across this today, the outcome didn't really surprise me though.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html



that was not only an interesting study in human behavior, it was also one of the best-written articles I've read in a long time. It made one profound observation after another for nearly the entire article.

I was especially intrigued by the statement that every single child who passed by wanted to stop and listen, but the parents whisked them away.

In the final conclusion, I think much of what we're talking about here has less to do with value or even appreciation for music as it does about how the priorities of the moment affect our choices and behavior.

Solomon said "There is a time for every purpose under heaven." People are inclined to prioritize whatever benefits them most at the moment. ("Benefit", in this context, means "helps me to survive")

Even a crummy sports program generates income for a school system, and will therefore be prioritized over a music program that costs more to maintain than it generates in return.

It is ironic to me that most Organizations are founded for the perpetuation of an ideal; but they are managed for the perpetuation of the organization.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0