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> To be honest, as human beings we've evolved over millions of years to be able to handle all of this stuff. I don't think ever before in human history there h
by shock 7y ago
> To be honest, as human beings we've evolved over millions of years to be able to handle all of this stuff.
I don't think ever before in human history there have been as many particulates in the air as they are now (except when a volcano erupted, until the ash settled).
Additionally, "handling all this stuff" doesn't come for free: I don't have them on hand, but in the previous HN discussions about pollution there have been several papers linked on the effects of pollution on cognitive ability and health in general.
- eternalny1 7y agoSince you are comparing the amount of particulates in the air to a volcanic eruption ... How is your HEPA filter in the corner going to handle that? Not well, at all.
- eternalny1 7y agoI like how I'm being down-voted for this but nobody has yet proven me wrong in terms of scientific numbers regarding air volumes and particulates. I have a comment from someone saying they were saved from brush fire smoke, yet no indication they'd have been harmed without the air purifier. This is exactly what the article is talking about, wanting to believe in something that is scientifically unproven.
- shock 7y agoIt is nobody's job to prove you wrong or right – it is a discussion, everybody is free to act as they please within the bounds of the law. Based on the tone of your remarks it doesn't appear to me that you desire a discussion, rather a confrontation, so I will refrain from spending more time on this matter. You are free to choose what you believe :)
- eternalny1 7y ago> Based on the tone of your remarks it doesn't appear to me that you desire a discussion Untrue, I actually own this device.