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Yes, that's the point. Because it is extremely difficult to prove something is safe, and it takes a long time for the effects to show up, we should be extremely
by throw_pm23 3y ago
Yes, that's the point. Because it is extremely difficult to prove something is safe, and it takes a long time for the effects to show up, we should be extremely cautious, and stick to things which proved themselves through the passage of time.
- djmips 3y agoI can think of alcohol, seems like a terrible poison but it's also 'stood there test of time'.
- FartyMcFarter 3y agoDepends on what test you mean. Clearly alcohol hasn't stood the test of time enough, as there are lots of studies showing its bad effects.
- throw_pm23 3y agoAlcohol is not a terrible poison, it is a social lubricant and mild intoxicant and uninhibitant with negative side-effects if abused. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_S._Sweat#The_%22whiskey_speech%22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_S._Sweat#The_%22whiskey_s...