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It's a good idea. But I don't think the impact will be as big as you hope. The "it can't happen to me" bias (optimism bias [0]) will make sure of that. Links:
by drclau 5y ago
It's a good idea. But I don't think the impact will be as big as you hope. The "it can't happen to me" bias (optimism bias [0]) will make sure of that.
Links:
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimism_bias https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimism_bias
- Scea91 5y agoIs it optimism bias if the base-rate is objectively strongly in favor of "won't happen to me"? Even under totalitarian communist rule, the vast majority of population were not political prisoners.
- pydry 5y agoI would expect the impact to be the way in which it would shape conversations afterwards by serving as a cultural touchpoint. Much like 1984 does. I'd really like to simply reference a classic movie or book as a conversation ender every time this shit cropped up rather than explain abstract risks from scratch in a less than engaging fashion. Anyway. This isnt a problem I can solve.
- drclau 5y agoBtw, your idea reminds me of "Enemy of the State" movie [0]. I feel it was somewhat similar to your idea, except it dealt with what seemed to be a potentially big issue back then. Links: [0]: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120660/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120660/
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- RicoElectrico 5y agoMovies can and do shape public opinion. So did the Jaws with respect to sharks [1] [1] https://daily.jstor.org/sharks-before-and-after-jaws/ https://daily.jstor.org/sharks-before-and-after-jaws/