Chapter 70 Question 062

Why do ice hockey players vote unanimously for a helmet-wearing rule, but when left to make their own decisions, almost none of them want to wear a helmet? (Thomas Shering) A skater who skates without a helmet increases his team's chances of winning, presumably because he can see and hear better than his opponent.The downside of not wearing a helmet is that the chances of the player being injured are also increased.If he thinks improving his chances of winning is more important than personal safety, he will give up the helmet.But if other competitors do the same, the competition is restored to balance: Everyone has an increased chance of getting hurt, and no one benefits.That's the appeal of the helmet rule.