Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates?

Re:Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates? by igravious on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @08:48AM (#16473272)

We could make it a law that if you become pregnant you must report it so that the government can use the data to protect all citizens against recessions. If you don't report it it could be made law that you lose your medical insurance or something.

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Re:Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates? by igravious on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @09:17AM (#16473498)

I was following the reasoning to its logical conclusion. I thought it was an interesting thought experiment where social values and national interest collide.

Would never ever in a million years advocate for something like this. I think individual privacy trumps national interest practically† every time.

One can test ideas by stretching them to their breaking point and following lines of reasoning even into surreal territory.

† edit: Aaargh, had to give myself some wiggle room. Think I could be persuaded to drop the `practically'.

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Re:Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates? by jiojfekjl on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @03:24PM (#16477497)

Well the test results came back. And it looks like people hate your idea. Thank goodness.

Be careful suggesting contemptible ideas in jest. Online, people will think you're serious. And in the HN bubble, you risk normalizing these dangerous ideas.

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