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What just happened in San Francisco politics?

Noahpinion • 14235 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Progressivism Public Safety Housing Education
  1. San Francisco politics saw 'moderate' victories, focusing on results-oriented progressivism over performative leftism.
  2. The election revealed that voters want progressivism with tangible outcomes, emphasizing public safety, education, and housing.
  3. Popular theories include billionaire influence, San Francisco's real progressive nature, and the city's demand for effective governance.

Russia is not actually a very nice place to live

Noahpinion • 15882 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Russia Crime Rates Public Safety
  1. Moscow may not be as safe or developed as some other cities as perceived by a certain individual in comparison.
  2. There are concerns about the accuracy of Russia's reported murder rates, indicating potential underreporting for political reasons.
  3. American cities face challenges like disrepair, high crime rates, and inadequate public transit systems, highlighting the need for significant improvements.

Who is the Real Dr. Peter Breggin, "The Conscience of Psychiatry"?

Freddie deBoer • 7081 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Psychiatry Conspiracy Theories Mental Illness Public Safety
  1. Dr. Peter Breggin is a prominent figure in the modern anti-psychiatry movement, influencing American understanding of psychology with his opinions and academic background.
  2. Anti-psychiatry spans political spectrums and has gained notable influence in popular culture, intersecting with holistic medicine and alternative health viewpoints.
  3. Breggin, while respected in some mainstream circles, holds extreme views like being an anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist, casting doubt on the safety and efficacy of psychiatric medications.

Lawmaker who think it's OK to pass on AIDS wants to crack down on speeding

Tilting At Windmills • 275 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Public Safety Health Civil Liberties
  1. Some lawmakers prioritize cracking down on speeding while being lenient on passing on AIDS
  2. The inconsistency in a lawmaker's priorities can be concerning and raise questions about their values
  3. Proposed laws restricting speeding may have unintended consequences, like increased costs and potential privacy concerns
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Copilot Designer Poses Public Safety Risk, According To Microsoft Employee

Teaching computers how to talk • 52 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Microsoft Public Safety Tech Ethics
  1. A Microsoft employee raised concerns about the AI image generator Copilot Designer posing public safety risks, but management did not take action.
  2. Despite known risks with Copilot Designer, Microsoft continues to market it without appropriate disclosures.
  3. Jones's revelations highlight the need for transparency in disclosing AI risks, especially when products are marketed to children.

Victory! Gavin Newsom Calls In National Guard For San Francisco Drug Dealing Crackdown

Michael Shellenberger • 1459 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics National Guard Governor Public Safety
  1. Gavin Newsom called in the National Guard to crackdown on drug dealing in San Francisco.
  2. The action was celebrated by a coalition of parents, recovering addicts, and residents.
  3. The initiative aims to improve public safety by targeting fentanyl trafficking and holding drug peddlers accountable.

Police Benefit from Harming Public Safety

New Means • 1297 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police Public Safety Democracy Political violence
  1. Police have become political actors who prioritize their own agenda over public safety and democracy.
  2. There is a lack of accountability and transparency within police departments, leading to harmful actions and disregard for civilian oversight.
  3. Investing in resources other than policing, such as education and community support, is crucial for public safety and democracy.

Hay fever, the deadly allergy

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Allergies Public Safety
  1. Hay fever affects about one in five people in the UK, with higher rates in countries like Brazil and Australia.
  2. Hay fever can lead to accidents and injuries, especially when operating heavy machinery or engaging in physical activities.
  3. A study in Japan estimated that a 10% increase in pollen count leads to thousands of additional accidents, costing the economy billions of dollars.

The case for optimism

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Criminal Justice Research Intervention Policy Public Safety
  1. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play a crucial role in identifying effective interventions in criminal justice policy.
  2. Collaboration among researchers and practitioners is essential to develop and replicate successful causal research designs.
  3. Causal research has contributed to progress in criminal justice policy and helped identify interventions that work, while also highlighting ones that are ineffective or counterproductive.

What is ‘gold standard’ evidence, anyway?

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🔬 Science Research Criminal Justice Public Safety
  1. Gold standard evidence in policy often comes from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that help isolate causal effects but are not always practical, especially in criminal justice settings.
  2. Quasi-experimental methods like regression discontinuity designs (RDD) and difference in differences (DID) can also provide high-quality evidence for evaluating causal effects of programs and policies, offering flexibility where RCTs are not feasible.
  3. Recent analysis showed that RDD and DID designs are as reliable as RCTs for inferring causality, indicating that a variety of methods beyond RCTs can be valuable 'gold standard' evidence in policy and criminal justice research.