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Scott Adams

Nothing defines humans better than their willingness to do irrational things in the pursuit of phenomenally unlikely payoffs. This is the principle behind lotteries, dating, and religion.

Scott Adams

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Humans often make choices that don't seem logical because they hope for very rare but extremely rewarding outcomes. This tendency explains why people participate in activities like buying lottery tickets, forming romantic relationships, and practicing religion, despite the low chances of success or certainty.

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