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I have for a long time believe that the entertainment value provided by the internet and connected devices should not be overlooked when considering factors tha
by brentm 7y ago
I have for a long time believe that the entertainment value provided by the internet and connected devices should not be overlooked when considering factors that contributed to this decline in crime during this period. Just having something to entertain people can help keep them out of trouble.
- RickJWagner 7y agoThe entertainment value is also a cheap distraction. Poverty isn't so miserable when a little entertainment is available.
- inawarminister 7y agoBread and circus of the modern era. Not that surprising. Most criminality is/was done due to opportunity[0] after all, and when you're busy consuming entertainment... [0] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2193-7680-1-3 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2193-7680-1-3