5 ms·
Sugar and alcohol are clearly labelled and provide an obvious benefit, so people feel empowered to make that cost/benefit trade-off. Microplastics do nebulous
by showerst 1y ago
Sugar and alcohol are clearly labelled and provide an obvious benefit, so people feel empowered to make that cost/benefit trade-off.
Microplastics do nebulous harm, and it's difficult or impossible to control intake.
- joshuamcginnis 1y agoWhat is the obvious benefit of alcohol?
- crazygringo 1y agoRelaxation. Stress reduction. Being able to connect with people in a way you might not be able to otherwise. Obviously, varies dramatically from person to person.
- williamdclt 1y ago“Obvious” is maybe not quite the word I’d use, but lower inhibition, fun and social aspects are benefits of (a reasonable use of) alcohol (Not saying it’s a good trade off or that it’s the only or best way to achieve these things obviously)
- mbustamanter 1y agoIt's easier to walk up to the woman that's been eyeing you at the party, speaking from experience.
- herbst 1y agoSo does cocaine
- mtlmtlmtlmtl 1y agoHowever, unlike cocaine, alcohol(in reasonable amounts) doesn't make your dick useless...
- tantalor 1y agoCalories.
- cortesoft 1y agoPlastics provide an even more obvious benefit than alcohol.
- OGWhales 1y agoKey difference is I have no choice but to ingest it, unlike alcohol.
- specialist 1y agoWhat are the nutritional benefits of consuming plastics?
- IAmBroom 1y agoWrong question. How can ingesting plastics get me high?