The Wisdom of Taking Risks

This article is useful for the etymological origins of the word 'error', which can be used to open ur intro or close ur conclusion with a BANG using the anecdote method -- see highlighted portion at end of article.

Relate to: "Taking risks is an essential part of life and should be encouraged." Discuss. (Cambridge 'A' level 2011)

For possible opposing arguments, consider these random ramblings of mine:

-which is wiser? To take the sure-footed but longer path or a shortcut filled with risks? Time-saving? Lazy? Cutting corners?

-being faithful to one's spouse or expose one to AIDS/STDs by having multiple sex partners and practising unsafe, unprotected sex? We can CHOOSE the lifestyle we want, or is this kind of risks an essential part of life, i.e. inevitable?

-taking the shortcut by gambling, or earn your money via a steady route?

-risks associated with alturistic outcomes (such as saving others' lives) vs self-absorbed, superficial agendas (side-effects of cosmetic surgery)

-nuclear? Fukushima -- subject people to health risk despite the environmental benefits of the 'clean/green' fuel?

-take risks 'cos lazy vs checking up on the info (the food you eat, ur prospective business partners, etc)