Logic, or rather the apparent lack thereof, can present a real problem when people discuss about their decisions in life. How could a person who seems to have everything to live for commit suicide? Or why would a person be willing to take risks in one area of life but not in another? You could call these people idiots or fools, ignorant or uniformed, selfish or hypocritical, but it is doubtful that is true. Especially when you consider that everyone lives with or by logically inconsistent behavior, at least part of the time.
I think it is a fundamental aspect of being human. Because we constantly alter our reality to suit ourselves, never leaving well enough alone, we are constantly testing, revising, or revisiting the decision making process. One risk in isolation may be acceptable, but the cummulative risks of another set of actions may be unacceptable. I know people who watch what they eat for health reasons but drink caffeine by the gallon. This to me is logically inconsistent, to them caffeine doesn't count. Personal preference trumps logic. It's what makes this place so fun, and so irritating to live in.
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