Random thought on risk analysis: I've noticed that people discount the actual risks if they enjoy or are emotionally invested in an activity; that measurement (instead of being driven by actual odds, are driven by emotion). All too often, if someone enjoys an activity, they IGNORE the risks (and refuse to consider safety measures), because they've fooled themselves into thinking there is no risk (rather than quantified risk). #random#risk#thoughts
@ang6666 Overdoing it either way is the problem. Objectively looking at the risks is one thing. (ie. I'm going rock climbing; there's a risk, so I will use safety gear and wear a helmet; vs. "there's no risk at rock climbing, people who wear helmets/use safety gear are wimps!")
@douglasvb It's fascinating to see. I've seen it a lot this week, for whatever reason. (people denying risk because they're too personally affected by the risk calculations changing, etc.).
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