Do space tourists really understand the risk they're taking?

Hubris and the passion for "fame" override what most would consider common sense. Consider how many times in any given year somebody attempts to pet wild animal or enter an enclosure at a zoo. Now consider the money that a space tourist pays. Personally, a vicarious experience of space flight is my option from a darken tavern, a cold beer(s) and free peanuts; Star Trek reruns work just fine.
 

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