Safety Demands Control over Perceived Fault

People generally prefer a sense of control over outcomes, preferring to accept fault for a negative event than to have it occur due to external decisions beyond their control. This illustrates a deep-seated human emotion around safety and responsibility, where individuals demand maximum safety in situations—akin to aviation standards—because it allows them to mitigate blame. The emotional aspects of decision-making often overshadow logical arguments, leading to a collective desire for perfection and minimal risk, particularly when it involves life and death scenarios.