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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the experiment.

It's a social experiment that explores human curiosity: how many people are willing to pay $1 just to know how many others have already done it.

Access to the current number of people who have paid before you. Nothing more, nothing less.

The money is used for:

• Paying Stripe commission +20%

• Paying taxes

• Covering personal expenses (like mortgage)

• And a percentage will be donated to Cáritas de Chihuahua

No. You can only see how many people have paid, not who they are. Privacy comes first.

There are no refunds. The only exception is if you made the payment and couldn't see the number. In that case, you can file a claim and the value will be shared with you via email.

Yes, the number updates as more people participate in the experiment.

No. It's a transparent experiment: you pay to learn a specific piece of data. The value lies in the experience and in your decision to participate.

That is exactly the question this experiment is trying to answer.

Yes, but each payment is independent and offers no additional benefits beyond seeing the updated number again.

Yes. Payments are processed through Stripe, a secure platform. This site does not store sensitive payment information.

There is no set limit. The experiment continues as long as there are interested people.

You can, but you'd ruin part of the experience for others. It's up to you.

It's not a formal academic study, but it is based on real principles of human behavior, curiosity, and decision-making.