"But it is difficult, if not impossible, to avoid many exposures, because (as already noted) in some cases **there is no clear dichotomy between voluntary and involuntary risks. And most risks are beyond our control**. We cannot choose our parents and hence avoid a genetic predisposition to a large number of common and rare diseases, including some cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, asthma, and several autosomal recessive disorders including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease." ([Location 3214](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08SGC3TD3&location=3214)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[risk-management]], **Source** -- [[202412030828 - B - How the World Really Works]]