Hacker News
points by doctorpangloss 4 days ago | 0 comments
the discourse in hacker news is turning into a neurodivergent, overdramatized concern trolling competition.
[–] piloto_ciego 4 days ago
I'm getting frustrated with this sort of thing myself. Good lord people, chill.
[–] komali2 4 days ago
"Just let people be responsible for themselves" would work if we hadn't built a society that neutered everyone's ability to take care of themselves by gutting education systems and disconnecting people from political participation and social responsibility.

Tldr have you met people? There's a reason seat belt laws exist. If we're going to let companies sell things to this population we've fostered and not take our own responsibility, we have to put it on the companies.

A quick browse through any of the shock content subreddits will reveal a lot in terms of average people's understanding of risk.

[–] pinkgolem 4 days ago
No one is selling this, or am I mistaken?

As far as dyi projects go... This is harmless

[–] R1D3R 4 days ago
You are extremely mistaken. The linked page literally has a "add to cart" button front and center.
[–] jubilee33 4 days ago
So the solution to a less-than-capable, over indulgent, irresponsible society is... more coddling? More seatbelts! Can we try natural selection again pls?