In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
The human brain consists of many specialized circuits that evolved to solve specific problems our ancestors faced during our evolutionary history.
When stocks are attractive, you buy them. Sure, they can go lower. I've bought stocks at $12 that went to $2, but then they later went to $30. You just don't know when you can catch the bottom.
"Books are the bridges that connect us to the unknown."