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“I keep my valuable things locked up. Everybody does. Therefore, criminals must be valuable.” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““I keep my valuable things locked up. Everybody does. Therefore, criminals must be valuable.””

Jarod Kintz

About This Quote

Source Speech: TEDx Talk on Security, 2018

People lock valuables, assuming criminals value them, but this logic is flawed.

In simple terms: Locking valuables assumes criminals value them.

Key Takeaway

Rethink security assumptions.

Themes

security value logic

Mood

analytical critical

Type

explanatory insightful

When to use this quote

  • home security planning
  • policy making
  • personal finance
  • crime prevention

Key Concepts

Risk assessment behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we equate lock with value?
  • What alternative security measures exist?
A Different Perspective

Criminals may target unprotected items.

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