Perhaps, though I prefer to think it's being more aware of the risks.
> Do you avoid swimming in the ocean because of sharks?
I don't think that's a good analogy. I can't control a sharks behavior, and I specifically try to ignore the idea of them when I'm surfing. But, if there's a shark sighting that day or week at my favorite beach, yes, I'll not get in the water.
In terms of driving, there's a lot more control you have over reducing the risk, than you do of a random shark getting you.
Also, shark attacks happen three orders of magnitude less frequently then automobile deaths. 30-40/year vs 30,000-40,000/year in the US; yes this is partly due to more people driving, but I'll take surfing to driving any day of the week.
Perhaps, though I prefer to think it's being more aware of the risks.
> Do you avoid swimming in the ocean because of sharks?
I don't think that's a good analogy. I can't control a sharks behavior, and I specifically try to ignore the idea of them when I'm surfing. But, if there's a shark sighting that day or week at my favorite beach, yes, I'll not get in the water.
In terms of driving, there's a lot more control you have over reducing the risk, than you do of a random shark getting you.
Also, shark attacks happen three orders of magnitude less frequently then automobile deaths. 30-40/year vs 30,000-40,000/year in the US; yes this is partly due to more people driving, but I'll take surfing to driving any day of the week.