Richard H. Thaler Quotes
Unrealistic Optimism Is A Pervasive Feature Of Human Life; It Characterizes Most People In Most Social Categories. When They Overestimate Their Personal Immunity From Harm, People May Fail To Take Sensible Preventive Steps. If People Are Running Risks Because Of Unrealistic Optimism, They Might Be Able To Benefit From A Nudge. In Fact, We Have Already Mentioned One Possibility: If People Are Reminded Of A Bad Event, They May Not Continue To Be So Optimistic.
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