Use micromorts to fight terrorism
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Use micromorts to fight terrorism
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#2How many terrorism micromorts did the government help prevent? is it worth giving up your privacy for that?
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#3Logic rules. I like this. Horseback riding is more dangerous than taking ecstasy.
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#4This was here already recently:
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#6This was here already recently: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10571077
Weird that the filter didn't catch it - it seems to be exactly the same URL in both cases.
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#8How many terrorism micromorts did the government help prevent? is it worth giving up your privacy for that?
It is not "worth" the loss of privacy for the sake of preventing the small number of deaths.
Perhaps it has been a worthwhile endeavor from the perspective of the people whose jobs depend on the security apparatus.
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#9This is a good step, but like most statistical data I think it's best presented in a graphical form.
Xkcd's graph comparing sources of radiation is a great example. https://xkcd.com/radiation/
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#10> While riding a motorcycle for 100 kilometers is 10 micromorts, and is slightly more dangerous.
Which country? Time of day? How are the roads, traffic? Did you consume any alcohol recently? In what condition is your motorcycle? Are you wide awake? Are you wearing the proper gear?
I may be picking nits but interpreting stats the way OP does does not seem to align well with the micromort minimization goal.