Since the beginning of recorded history, many people have expected, if not hoped, that the “end times” would come during their lifetime. If you read the Bible from a scholarly perspective, the New Testament quite literally expects Jesus to return within the authors’ lifetimes. Empires rise and fall over generations, but our human brains have a hard time conceiving more than a 5-10 year time line.
Also there’s a very common logical fallacy with regards to probability, in that people tend to grossly overestimate the likelihood of a low probability occurrence. If I told you there’s a 5% chance of rain, you might be surprised when it doesn’t rain. Low probability events that actually occur are memorable, high probability events are forgettable.
Finally, those who are most dissatisfied with society often overestimate how many like them there are out there. It’s natural for human beings to think of their own beliefs as mainstream and moderate, even if they are fringe.
[quote=AN][quote=IForget]Back when I used to read this blog regularly…[/quote]
Why are you hiding behind a new screen name?[/quote]
No idea…Maybe to post questions that would otherwise be an issue to ask under the old screen name.. I guess it’s related to the thread on piggs being foreclosed. Not sure why some folks get a kick at other’s failures. Or at least if you are going to ask, do it under your screen name.
Two threads started:
1) “Tell me about the piggs in foreclosure”
2) Look at all those paranoid piggs.
[quote=AN][quote=IForget]Back when I used to read this blog regularly…[/quote]
Why are you hiding behind a new screen name?[/quote]
No idea…Maybe to post questions that would otherwise be an issue to ask under the old screen name.. I guess it’s related to the thread on piggs being foreclosed. Not sure why some folks get a kick at other’s failures. Or at least if you are going to ask, do it under your screen name.
Two threads started:
1) “Tell me about the piggs in foreclosure”
2) Look at all those paranoid piggs.
[quote=AN][quote=IForget]Back when I used to read this blog regularly…[/quote]
Why are you hiding behind a new screen name?[/quote]
No idea…Maybe to post questions that would otherwise be an issue to ask under the old screen name.. I guess it’s related to the thread on piggs being foreclosed. Not sure why some folks get a kick at other’s failures. Or at least if you are going to ask, do it under your screen name.
Two threads started:
1) “Tell me about the piggs in foreclosure”
2) Look at all those paranoid piggs.
[quote=AN][quote=IForget]Back when I used to read this blog regularly…[/quote]
Why are you hiding behind a new screen name?[/quote]
No idea…Maybe to post questions that would otherwise be an issue to ask under the old screen name.. I guess it’s related to the thread on piggs being foreclosed. Not sure why some folks get a kick at other’s failures. Or at least if you are going to ask, do it under your screen name.
Two threads started:
1) “Tell me about the piggs in foreclosure”
2) Look at all those paranoid piggs.
