Why white chose to ignore this warning in the monkey's paw story?

In "The Monkey's Paw," Mr. White ignores the warning about the paw's consequences because he is driven by curiOSity and a sense of skepticism regarding the supernatural. Despite being cautioned by Sergeant-Major Morris about the tragic outcomes associated with using the paw, White's desire to alter his fate and his disbelief in the seriousness of the warning override his caution. This decision ultimately leads to devastating consequences, illustrating the theme of human folly when faced with temptation.