… Rational decisions come from weighing the pros and cons of a policy. But when fear enters the equation, people give more weight and importance to some considerations than they actually deserve.
Chapman University’s latest annual survey of American fears, which came out in mid-October, provides some insights. … Nearly 1 in 5 Americans say they have cast a vote for a particular candidate based on fear. CONT.
Tracy Staedter (Discovery News), Slate