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They need not decide the premise is false; they can rely on scientific consensus. It's not a perfect heuristic but it's the most useful one we have. If they're
by throwawaymath 8y ago
They need not decide the premise is false; they can rely on scientific consensus. It's not a perfect heuristic but it's the most useful one we have. If they're transparent about the sources they use and they're impartial and consistent in their application (read: no videos given special treatment), they're not arbitrating. They're (actively) reporting.
- pbreit 8y agoArguable that sugar is more harmful than a video.
- throwawaymath 8y agoIt sure is! Tell you what, I'm all on board for a massive awareness campaign by Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix on the dangers of sugar intake as well.
- lugg 8y agoThat's like the tobacco industry advertising the dangers of skin cancer. Sure, good, I guess, but I'm left very confused.