Worst-Case Scenario Debate
Discussions center on the value of considering, worrying about, and preparing for unlikely but catastrophic worst-case scenarios and black swan events, versus dismissing them as improbable or hindsight-based critiques.
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What's wrong with looking at what might happen?
Please explain to me the worst that can happen because of an event like this.
Prior returns don't guarantee future results. Have you considered that people have taken steps to avoid catastrophy.
I don't think 'likely' is enough to stop concern. You have to act under the assumption that you will get the worst, not just hope that you will get the best.
Everything is gravely dangerous if you ignore looking at bad outcomes.
So? Anything could have been prevented on hindsight.
Agreed. This is nothing to worry about unless you have the ability to predict probable future events.
There are a lot of things that could happen but there is no reason for them to happen. Provide the reason and they will happen.
What's the worst that could happen?
What's the worst that could happen?