Some things have permanent consequences (STDs) so I will never risk them (always condom).
How I see others who feel the same:
They exaggerate tiny risks to certainties because it's easier than doing tradeoffs. They ignore the benefits.
Feels like for me:
The most attractive things are exclusive and competed for (expensive cars, hot women), so it's smarter and friendlier to stick to no-cost alternatives (video games, porn).
How I see others:
By not even trying to get to Harvard or the Olympics, they're not getting any real... (read more)
What it feels like for me:
Some things have permanent consequences (STDs) so I will never risk them (always condom).
How I see others who feel the same:
They exaggerate tiny risks to certainties because it's easier than doing tradeoffs. They ignore the benefits.
Feels like for me:
The most attractive things are exclusive and competed for (expensive cars, hot women), so it's smarter and friendlier to stick to no-cost alternatives (video games, porn).
How I see others:
By not even trying to get to Harvard or the Olympics, they're not getting any real... (read more)