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By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:55:29 +0000

When I first saw Unforgiven, and Munny uttered the “we all have it comin’” line, I instantly thought of Keynes’ “In the long run, we’re all dead”.

By: Richard Veryard

Richard Veryard — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:49 +0000

Having it coming to them (also known as Karma) is an example of Confirmation Bias, another example of which (astrology) we were discussing here a few weeks ago. Good things happen to good people; bad things happen to bad people; there is a natural justice in the stars.

By: Nicko

Nicko — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:09:13 +0000

Actually I think it was the Schofield Kid. Interestingly, the film also has another quote regarding banking oversight: Will Munny: Wanna help me count this, kid? The Schofield Kid: I trust you. Will Munny: Don't go trusting me too much.