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[–] yardy_sardley@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What has been for 50 years hasn't suddenly become dangerous

True, it's been pretty constant in its high level of danger for at least 50 years. Only now are we starting to think it might be unacceptable.

Everyone should be alert and smart, but mistakes are ultimately unavoidable. We should design the system to reduce the chances of a mistake having fatal consequences.