On a world without zero risk...

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BLueRibbon
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On a world without zero risk...

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Decriminalizing AMSC should not require zero risk of harm.

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Great article, Brian.

Risk-taking might seem bad on the surface, but it's actually super important for growth. These days, we're basically coddling kids in 'developed' countries by shielding them from all risks. It's not helping them learn to handle even small problems as adults: resilience is dying out fast. My parents had way more resilience than me; I'm a little better than my kids, but still... It's a sad trend that's gonna make a whole generation of crybaby adults. Meanwhile, kids in developing countries might be growing up tougher and are probably destined to take over the world.
Logic won't easily get around that, but by dealing with these issues logically, and still failing to persuade, at least we can shine a light on what the prohibition of AMSC really is.
Crucially, it is revealing that logic fails to persuade even those who act rationally in any other respect.
When society judges without understanding, it silences hearts that yearn for connection.
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