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Some people lack the ability to accurately assess the risks of their own actions, for a variety of reasons. Personality disorders, arrogance, institutional pres
by M_Grey 10y ago
Some people lack the ability to accurately assess the risks of their own actions, for a variety of reasons. Personality disorders, arrogance, institutional pressure, a long history of getting away with said risky behavior, can all cloud or utterly shatter the ability of someone to appreciate where the road they're on is most likely to lead.
- jacquesm 10y agoIn this case I'd suggest the reason is 'money', not some mental issue.
- M_Grey 10y agoSure, greed is a factor, but most people are greedy, while still managing to appreciate the risks of being caught.
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y agoThey may completely appreciate the risks, however, and simply have judged it unlikely they would be caught.
- M_Grey 10y agoI mean... isn't that the primary risk?