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>>Are we going to preface the Bible with this kind of warnings too? I’m all for it, but be consistent. Outstanding idea!! >>warnings like that are cheap ways
by toss1 4y ago
>>Are we going to preface the Bible with this kind of warnings too? I’m all for it, but be consistent.
Outstanding idea!!
>>warnings like that are cheap ways to evade liability and do not actually solve the issue which is people being stupid.
Yes, the all-too-common generic disclaimers and warnings to cover asses for liability are usually so broad and vague as to be useless. And generally with ordinary well-tested consumer products, the problem is user stupidity.
However, I think this is different - it is an entirely new level of tech that has never before been seen by anyone, it can be amazingly useful if used with a good skeptical eye, but also truly dangerous if it is trusted too much. And you've seen the level of anthropomorphization that happens here on HN, so there is a real psychological tendency to trust it too much. So, I'd say tell 'em.
Anyway, fun conversation, hope you're having a great weekend!
- SanderNL 4y agoTrue, it’s definitely very new and even I am prone to believing what it says sometimes. Then I have to remind myself that every letter can be complete and utter nonsense. Now I think of it, it’s like conversing with an expert salesman or politician. Very tiring as they are skilled in framing the conversation. You have to double check every word. How cool would it be if a politician would have an overlay on TV saying not to trust what he/she says plus some real-time fact checking. Fun times. I hope you’re enjoying the weekend too, have a good one!