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Even if you think this product is a waste of resources, why is THIS waste of resources something we should stop, but not other, bigger wastes? Should we outlaw flying somewhere when you could take a train? The fuel spent on a short flight wastes way more resources and damages the environment much more than this smart ring does. If we are willing to ban this piece of tech because it is a waste, couldn't the same arguments be made about a short range flight?
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You may find this a useful read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_fallacy
Sure, thanks for bringing it up. Short-range flights should have a higher higher threshold for permitted use in service of the environment.
Please, ask more questions.
There are already several existing and proposed bans on short haul flights when train routes exist. [1, 2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-haul_flight_ban
[2] https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2024/03/18/spain-sho...