Re:Big name corporations more likely to commit fraud: study
by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday February 06, 2021 @12:14PM
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> The relationship between feelings of safety and actual crime rate is incidental.
Two things that strongly support this are stranger kidnapping and domestic terrorism. Among possibilities that might take loved ones away from us, these are about the least likely.
> Feelings of safety are moreso a product of the media
The media reports distant tragedies as if they occurred in our own communities, leading the public to carry a sense of threat that doesn't reflect reality. However, the media is parroting (and amplifying) the messages that are given to it from LEO, Gov's and other official channels.
The media's shortfall is to trust Gov/LEO messaging, without spending the few moments of analysis to vet it's integrity.
Re:Big name corporations more likely to commit fraud: study
by throwawayboise on Saturday February 06, 2021 @12:26PM
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Let's not give the media such a pass as simply trusting Gov/LEO messaging. Their interest is in getting and retaining your attention, and creating fear and anxiety is a proven way to do that. They do it knowingly and with intent.
Re:Big name corporations more likely to commit fraud: study
by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday February 06, 2021 @05:50PM
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> Let's not give the media such a pass as simply trusting Gov/LEO messaging.
I was pointing out their ineptitude. Vetting info before publishing is 101.
Re:Big name corporations more likely to commit fraud: study
by watwut on Saturday February 06, 2021 @12:28PM
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Another supporting data point is fast of random murder or random rape when walking through streetd. Those are the most rare of murder and rape respectively - both are most likely to be committed by someone you know.
Conversely, white collar crime absolutely does cause physical harm, as does most economic ruin, which is highly correlated with morbidity for the less fortunate.