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Those are two broad classifications.

Any two broad classifications will have some overlap. I don’t think you’ve demonstrated that this overlap is any bigger than with any other random classification (hair color, height, type of car they drive , etc.).



Really? I would have to at least assume that people who have committed murders have, on average, a higher propensity for risk taking than the average person.


I’d guess higher rates of mental illness, trauma, exposure to violence, overwhelming emotional responses, impulsiveness and a greater value on short-term instead of long-term goals.

I know plenty of business/sports risk takers that have no criminal history. I really don’t think it’s in the top 10 most important factors.




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