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The New Smoking (2021)

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Re: The New Smoking (2021)

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jmoak3 wrote: post #159
owisd wrote: post #56

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Was there actually a moral panic about TV in general? There was one about TV violence specifically. The general concerns about TV like reduced physical activity are still a concern and aren’t imaginary.

The movie Network ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_(1976_film) ) famously skewered TV culture and its effect on people. It won several oscars, and is still referenced today.

I would also put TV execs exploiting vulnerable people for ratings in the “real” column.

Re: The New Smoking (2021)

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bsder wrote: post #134
dumpsterlid wrote: post #133

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Yah the thing is weed smokers know a small bit of weed smoke is nearly harmless compared to an equivalent bit of smoke from a tobacco smoker. It is absolutely still inconsiderate but as far as I know there is little evidence that second hand weed smoke inhalation is much of a threat to anyone. Vehicular exhuast is most definitely far more of a health threat

> It is absolutely still inconsiderate but as far as I know there is little evidence that second hand weed smoke inhalation is much of a threat to anyone. There is no reason to believe that weed smoke is any better or worse than cigarette smoke. Burnt plant matter is burnt plant matter and contains lots of garbage--most of which isn't good for anybody. The only difference nowadays is that a lot of people consume both…

> There is no reason to believe that weed smoke is any better or worse than cigarette smoke.

It is impossible to say one way or another as the internet is full of both sides of opinions. It is easy to find articles that say that weed smoking isn't as bad as cigarette smoke. I personally don't trust either side though.

But, from a logical point of view, they have very different compounds in them, so there must be some sort of difference.

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