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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by snet0 on Saturday June 26, 2021 @01:03PM (#27643602)
Ah yes but, with the threat of being shocked and causing an accident, you will be less likely to text while driving, because you don't want to do things that might get you into an accident oh hold on a second..

"I wanted to stop smoking, so I got an implant that, when I inhale cigarette smoke, releases carcinogens into my lungs."

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by giantg2 on Monday June 28, 2021 @11:13AM (#27662976)
Except there are safer alternatives, like charging a fee from the user everytime instead of supplying the shock. I'd imagine that would be more lucrative too.
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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by Rumudiez on Monday June 28, 2021 @12:36PM (#27664077)
Sounds like something FAANG could really turn a profit with. Update Foogle Maps to prompt for reroutes more often, charge them for dismissing the prompt. Rinse and repeat…
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