Sure, but the first step of achieving an actual effect is to aim to achieve it, then think about how to achieve that aim. I know that it's frustrating when eve

Sure, but the first step of achieving an actual effect is to aim to achieve it, then think about how to achieve that aim. I know that it's frustrating when even scientists sometimes act with naive recklessness. A prime example is when people in the social sciences or economics don't think about individuals' incentives enough. But in this case I doubt that the people in question are unaware of the risk of overshooting their target.