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DJ FC · 05-14-2008, 08:48 PM

So I wonder if I can reason this out... I've often asked myself: "What is greatest risk in % terms that I would take for $1 billion if the losing scenario was an instant painless death?"

And I honestly think I'd put it at between 30-50%, yet in your scenario I'd take the quick $10 million and run... or maybe I wouldn't. Now that I think about it $10 million might be too low. Hmm... I have to think about this.

What does this say about me? Am I irrational? Or do I just REALLY want a large sum of money?

05-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 253094	So I wonder if I can reason this out... I've often asked myself: "What is greatest risk in % terms that I would take for $1 billion if the losing scenario was an instant painless death?" And I honestly think I'd put it at between 30-50%, yet in your scenario I'd take the quick $10 million and run... or maybe I wouldn't. Now that I think about it $10 million might be too low. Hmm... I have to think about this. What does this say about me? Am I irrational? Or do I just REALLY want a large sum of money?
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