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Reducing the risk per mile driven would reduce deaths, but so would reducing miles driven. More public transportation would achieve that.
by vharuck 3y ago
Reducing the risk per mile driven would reduce deaths, but so would reducing miles driven. More public transportation would achieve that.
- HarryHirsch 3y agoHigher-density housing wouldn't be the worst idea, especially higher-density housing near light railway when combined with public parks. The suburban paradises are plainly incompatible with public transport.
- refurb 3y agoBy that same logic we could avoid surgery deaths by not doing surgery. But then you're ignoring the benefit.
- sagarm 3y agoThe correct analogy: avoid surgery with preventative healthcare and lifestyle changes.
- HarryHirsch 3y agoHow do you call this paradox where mortality increases at a hospital because simple cases are diverted to outpatient clinic and only the severe cases are seen at the inpatient facility?
- refurb 3y agoAdverse selection.