10 Ways We Get the Odds Wrong | Psychology Today

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Rated by DavidJohns on Aug 17, 3:37am

The human brain is exquisitely adapted to respond to risk--uncertainty about the outcome of actions.
Rated by AnnoyingMoose on May 05 2009, 4:51pm

@realunderdog: ...What?
Rated by Gowpa on Feb 26 2009, 2:49pm

If a bat and ball together cost $1.10, and the bat costs $1 more than the ball, how much does the ball cost. $0.10 right? ...
Rated by orono99 on Feb 17 2009, 4:13pm

True true.
Rated by ribcaged on Feb 17 2009, 9:57am

Psychology Today: 10 Ways We Get the Odds Wrong! I dont even know what to say.
Rated by lunchboxanthem99 on Feb 16 2009, 11:19pm

"We fear snakes, not cars" The statement seems a little obtuse, but read what this site has to say. Makes a lot of sense.
Rated by mikegreaves1 on Feb 03 2009, 9:55pm

Interesting article
Rated by realunderdog on Dec 12 2008, 9:22pm

From the page: "Why Young Men Will Never Get Good Rates on Car Insurance" I can't endorse open naked discrimination based on race or sex.
Rated by suzanek on Dec 03 2008, 9:00pm

Nice article.

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