Re:A collection of abstract patterns
by gavinpc on Thursday July 14, 2016 @03:32PM
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> Controlled defects
> ...
> hpv vaccine: from a parent's perspective, it can admit that their kid needs to be protected from something that the parent prohibits; it's an admission of weakness of their authority
Interesting example. Could vaccines themselves be considered an example of controlled defects?
edit: I also notice the "Streisand effect" is listed here. If memory serves, that is about an attempt to forbid the distribution of a photo of her luxurious beachfront home—which thus became a much bigger story. But at first I thought it was about her declining any kind of rhinoplasty to avoid tampering with her voice (edit which is hearsay). Certainly there are many "corrective" surgeries which only call much more attention than the original "defect."
Re:A collection of abstract patterns
by poat on Thursday July 14, 2016 @03:46PM
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That does indeed fit, using the interpretation that introducing a pathogen in a controlled manner has its own risks, but may prevent the relatively severe effects of an infection. I'll add it as an example in the next push.
Interesting example. Could vaccines themselves be considered an example of controlled defects?
edit: I also notice the "Streisand effect" is listed here. If memory serves, that is about an attempt to forbid the distribution of a photo of her luxurious beachfront home—which thus became a much bigger story. But at first I thought it was about her declining any kind of rhinoplasty to avoid tampering with her voice (edit which is hearsay). Certainly there are many "corrective" surgeries which only call much more attention than the original "defect."