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brookstyesterday at 8:14 PM0 repliesview on HN

No, but I believe that science and quantifying the specific danger leads to better policies than going on vibes. For instance, laws to require safe storage are based on data quantifying reductions in harm to children [1]

Data beats vibes, even when vibes are qualitatively correct. I’m surprised this is surprising.

1. https://journalistsresource.org/health/child-access-preventi...