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We as a species are very risk-adverse.
We have evolved to prioritize survival in the present moment over a better potential outcome. We repeatedly do the same things over and over again because this creates a (false) sense of safety.
One of the best catalysts for changing a pattern of behavior is to hit rock bottom / experience a FTE. Fear and pain are great motivators.
I always find it frustrating how we have two sides. The emotional animal side (useful primarily in emergencies) and the logical human side. Even though you know logically that what you're doing is stupid, the animal won't let you stop doing it out of a fear you know makes no sense.
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