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Which nascent technologies have became common, dominant by innovators unilaterally adhering to the precautionary principle?

The cliché "Worse is better" describes this (turrible) phenomenon. (The flip side being "safety regulations are written in blood.")

I really wish this wasn't the world we live in. I want to live in a world with consequences (and justice). I've been railing against it my whole career. And judging from my meager savings, failing in my efforts.




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