

| Human "intelligence" is very dubious When humans rent cars, their credit cards and their own automobile insurance typically automatically cover them in case anything were to damage the vehicle. But the rental companies push additional coverage that not only is redundant but would cost thousands of dollars on an annual basis. Normally, we’d scoff at such a waste of money. But then, as the sales rep behind the counter is about to hand over the keys to that newish Ford Taurus, he asks whether we’d like to buy the loss damage waiver. Next See also: Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior (Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman) - Highlight Loc. 228-33 |