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Bit of a glut of horrible murders right now. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3g77334dmo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-68941716 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0v0r2x9rr3o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d4723dep4o and for more ghoulishness...

Given that humans exaggerate some forms of risk while downplaying others, I think there is enough evidence to suggest this doesn't simply mean that humans are poor risk assessors. More, they game their assessments to suit their needs or prejudices (or both) and this can lend them advantage...

You are quite right. To add, when it comes to risk perception humans are notorious for gaming it to suit their desires. On top of that they can also do it to suit their prejudices. It would be easy for me, someone who loathes the last several tory governments, to say things are getting worse...

I'm not letting you have the last word. And I thought your comment was snide. I was pleased when you came back to NSC after a layoff. I though all that 'stat-bore' stuff was inappropriate. It was clear it was affecting you. So whatever your getting from laying into the OP, and now me, fill...

Patience dear boy. I have replied!

Sensational? Not my take. The thread title is surely in imaginary inverted commas, and was ironically referencing the likely reaction of some, by way of initiating debate. As an expert in nuance yourself I was surprised you hadn't realized. I wasn't remotely mislead into thinking this was a 'why...

There are numerous autist posters on NSC. If you ever fancy an emote, pop over to the mental health thread. :thumbsup:

That's a bit unfair. Pointlessly pissy, in fact :shrug:

Even if they have no criminal record, and only a 'slightly enhanced' risk of mayhem, people with psychosis perhaps need to me managed more diligently. Always monitor, always follow up missed appointments etc. With armed police if necessary when the patient has a combination of mayhem-risk...