Likely everyone has heard the story by now that you can take a tour of the underwater grave of the Titanic by visiting it in an underwater submersible that takes you down to the wreck. I heard the number was five people on board.
Have you ever done something akin to being dangerous? Bungee jumping, sky diving, etc., where the operator of the attraction has you first sign a waiver of liability, that you understand the risks, etc.?
I know I have done so — for what activity, I don’t recall.
Americans are not generally risk adverse. There may be individuals who have an aversion to heights. My wife Mary was afraid of water — lakes, oceans, etc. But, generally, we don’t think or anticipate that anything bad will happen to us.
That may be because of our previous experiences where we have done risky things before and the outcomes were fine. Or, we see many other people doing it and being safe so we believe that it is safe for us too.
Which brings me to living near the ocean, a forest, a cliff, etc. Others are doing it. They seem to be fine and “just look at the view!”
The next people who are tourists to descend to the Titanic will be having second thoughts about doing so. The insurance company for the firm operating the attraction will also be reviewing the procedures and risks associated — and perhaps dropping coverage.
