Schneier on Security: Perceived Risk vs. Actual Risk
November 16, 20061. We over-react to intentional actions, and under-react to accidents, abstract events, and natural phenomena.
2. We over-react to things that offend our morals.
3. We over-react to immediate threats and under-react to long-term threats.
4. We under-react to changes that occur slowly and over time.
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