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A lot of people go around predicting calamity... They’re usually wrong. Generally not liars, just evolved monkeys who are trying to avoid problems.

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Calamity prediction may be right in estimating odds, despite being wrong in outcome. Wearing a seatbelt is still wise, despite never having crashed a car.

Do you buy insurance?

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