I think we're so bad at avoiding risks because most of us are so averse to risk that we're not exposed to any mild risk, so we're completely unprepared and inca

I think we're so bad at avoiding risks because most of us are so averse to risk that we're not exposed to any mild risk, so we're completely unprepared and incapable of handling greater risks. Most children are shielded from risks growing up, since good parents don't want their kids to get hurt. They end up reaching adulthood lacking any risk awareness or crisis management skills.