par4dcourse Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 From the NY Times Science: We buy insurance not just for peace of mind or to protect ourselves financially, but because we share the ancient Greeks’ instinct for appeasing the gods. Full article here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted May 6, 2008 Super Moderator Share Posted May 6, 2008 Interesting human behavior. I figure the insurance company wouldn't sell it to me if they thought I would actually use it. Of course they've been wrong on hurricane insurance . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereticzero Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 It is also giving the Devil his dues. Last year my home owner's insurance was $666, which I felt was an appropriate fee for the Devil's protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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