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Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re... by notyourwork on Monday January 30, 2023 @10:11AM (#34580599)
Which is precisely why government intervention is required to address this problem. Individuals will make decisions that are short sighted, self-centered and potentially not in the best interest of the planet.

I don't fault them for it, I'm guilty of it in some situations.

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Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re... by bumby on Monday January 30, 2023 @01:52PM (#34584600)
It's a hard balancing effort. On one hand, humans can't be counted on to be rational actors, especially in terms of long-term benefit. On the other hand, the system is so complex it may not be able to be managed well at the large government level.
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