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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

Statistical argument against fear of terrorism is weak. Implies they simply roll dice. Ignores that fear is from not knowing nature of dice.

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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Strictly speaking the fear comes from not knowing where they'll strike next. Anxiety of the tall grass means you want to stand on a rock.

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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In that context, our reaction makes sense. Desire info, cintrol, and assurance. We're like panicked prairie dogs who can't find the snake.

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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Belief response should be proportional is like saying reaction to one snake should be half as much as two snakes. Prarie dogs gonna panic!

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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Our reaction isn't framed right for the realities. That's why Saddam and Osama were news: they symbolized incorporeal snake in the grass.

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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A threat exists against our vision of our tribe. Our collective memory of the snake means the wind blowing the grass -> assume the tiger.

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UltimApe@ultimape• almost 10 years ago

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Our reactions are rational given context and nature of how/why we form groups. I wouldn't expect it any different. https://t.co/yI0JSBONc5

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