A lot of this says, to me, that the human brain doesn't do well with concepts like statistics and probabilities. I think the far more interesting questions are

A lot of this says, to me, that the human brain doesn't do well with concepts like statistics and probabilities. I think the far more interesting questions are why we do irrational things in the face of clear and overwhelming evidence. For instance, the knowledge of how to become physically fit and wealthy is public knowledge and freely available to anyone with internet access. I know I shouldn't eat that giant piece of cake right before I go to bed, but I do anyway, every night. I think the answer is, we are ruled by our chemical makeup, much more than any of us care to admit. The research discussed in "The Power of Habit" is the most interesting as far as ways to overcome our dependence on chemical/hormonal states ruling our lives.