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The question here is whether we are on a platform for politicians or are trying to get elected, or we are on a platform for tech people and trying to get any ki
by maratc 2y ago
The question here is whether we are on a platform for politicians or are trying to get elected, or we are on a platform for tech people and trying to get any kind of a scientific discussion, especially with regards to the nuclear energy and its place in a global warming. For the former, personal examples are the way to go. For the latter, not so much.
Personal examples specifically don't work in a public funds allocation scenario, where one politician meets John (and his ailment) while another meets Mary (and her ailment) but the funds can be diverted either to treat the Johns or the Marys (but not both). At least QALYs have the right answer for that.
- readthenotes1 2y agoAnd yet those funds are allocated by politicians, probably with more concern about campaign donations, jobs in their district, and looking good for the camera...