The line from psychologists is, if you’ve seen it before, it hasn’t killed you yet.

Derek Thompson
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The line from psychologists is, if you’ve seen it before, it hasn’t killed you yet. This quote is a reflection of the fact that there are no guarantees that mistakes or negative events will not happen to us again.

Source: Hit Makers: The Science Of Popularity In An Age Of Distraction

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