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Journal by DisownedSky on Monday November 27, 2006 @01:10PM

An article worth reading about the emotional content of our perception of risk. Via the Bad Astronomer.

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Why We Worry About The Things We Shouldn't... ...And Ignore

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Great article (Score:2)

by Josh Lindenmuth ( 1029922 ) writes:

I thought this was a great article. I'm always amazed when people who should obviously be worried about their health or retirement or other common problems get worried about things like getting hit by lightning or being in a plane crash. I guess this is why the insurance industry is so profitable.

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Great article (Score:2)

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