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>>neelc+(OP)
The problem here is that most people don't give a crap. I was explaining this situation to my girlfriend last night over a drink. She's a high level academic with a strong mathematical and logical background in a different field but she didn't really formulate an opinion on it past "if my stuff keeps working, why is it a problem?". Which is fair, because it's a hypothetical risk, but the side effects are a net negative and the open nature of the web is at risk.

As always people see the happy path down the middle of the forest, not the creatures waiting to leap out and eat them two steps down the line.

>>baz00+8t
Many things have a "if my stuff keeps working, why is it a problem?" vibe.

On personal level we have health - why can't I have fries and ice cream all day, everyday. That's what any sensible children would choose. Education - why can't I play video games and watch tik tok attention grabbing videos all day. In fact many do.

On country level, why would we want to help Ukraine or Taiwan. Why would we want to reduce carbon footprint. Stuff just keeps working.

Lead pipe worked just fine. Asbestos worked just fine. Smoking was just fine. Until they aren't.

Secondary effects require experience and education. We are not so good at grasping causal relationship when the results aren't immediate.