Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen

Re:Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen by betenoire on Monday July 17, 2017 @10:54PM (#14793971)

You originally asked me if "identity investment in something life-risking really compatible with reasonable parenting?"

I've tried to show that's not a fair question since we don't agree what is reasonable parenting or what is risk. But yes, it is compatible because it is the only way.

Consider this, until recently, conception through birth was quite likely to kill you. It didn't get much riskier than having kids, yet people still chose to have them. Over and over. So yes, risk is what life is made of.

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Re:Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen by Chris2048 on Tuesday July 18, 2017 @05:52AM (#14795375)

We don't agree, but what does that matter? Nothing stops coming up with a proper standard - such a thing already exists to some extent.

The example of childbirth has more factors to it - other than it being required to further the human race, there is a biological imperative to do it. Plus, in the past, women didn't always have as much choice.

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Re:Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen by betenoire on Tuesday July 18, 2017 @03:27PM (#14799325)

A standard for what? You keep saying standard. You expect a "risk standard" to emerge? An "activity standard"? Hobby Standards? I honestly am not following you. Risk is as diverse as anything.

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Re:Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen by Chris2048 on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @06:28AM (#14803276)

Di insurance companies insure different activities? There must be internal standards for determining risk - they don't just roll a dice.

So yes, activity.

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