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>We already accept the impact of millions a year dying as a result of industrial pollution... We accept them because the mainstream narrative does not make a b
by thfaway 9y ago
>We already accept the impact of millions a year dying as a result of industrial pollution...
We accept them because the mainstream narrative does not make a big issue of it. On the other side, we make a big deal when there is a measles death, calling for death of anti-vaxxers, because the mainstream narrative suggests so...
In other words, the public, including the people here. is a bunch of morons who won't jump away from the path of a slow moving road roller, unless the mainstream narrative tells us to do so...
As for who decides the main stream narrative, I would say the ones with the most resources...
- tzs 9y agoIndustrialization has many positive aspects. Its byproducts may lead to some deaths, but they also lead to saved or longer lives for many. There is a decent chance that the positives outweigh the negatives. Measles...it's hard to make a case that the benefits of getting measles outweigh anything.
- Erlangolem 9y agoThis is my viewpoint as well, with the additional though that where we can reduce the negative impacts of industrialization, we should. We can definitely do much more to reduce pollution, without giving up the advantages of industry.