"Better safe then sorry"

Is it really better to be safe then sorry?...or is being safe simply a waste of opportunity? Naturally and scientifically, all humans have a tendency to assume the worst. A nervous system called the RAS (reticular activating system) is responsible for magnifying the negativity in the millions of messages it sends to the brain. As a result, whenever we, as humans, are unsure of ourselves, of other people, or even a rumour, we instinctively fall into the negative way of thinking. This natural tendency is the one to blame for the apprehension and second guessing that often occurs within our minds. In fact, it’s what makes trusting and believing in people or concepts so difficult. It’s the reason why we teenagers cannot resist the idea of hearing the new juiciest rumour. And it is also the reason why we may never try something because we don’t believe we are capable. Learning to see the positive in any situation does not come naturally, but it is something that we can and should train our brains to do.

POP QUIZ

What is the first thing you think of when you hear ambulance sirens? a) Someone has been in a horrible accident and is being rushed to the hospital b) A woman just went into labour and her husband is not at home to drive her

The Other 90% - Robert K. Cooper