Comment by zarzavat
3 months ago
If you don't look both ways when you cross the road, then you may get hit by a car. The solution is to pay attention.
It's acceptable to build a system where human error can lead to catastrophic consequences, even death. Every time you go outside you encounter many of these systems.
Not everything in life can be made 100% safe, but that's no reason to stop living.
> The solution is to pay attention.
Swindlers work by that is a story as old as time. Even snakeoil salesmen were good at distracting people from obvious signs of false promises and warnings. People often overestimate their own capabilities greatly, same as there are no bad drivers on the road when you ask people about themselves.
I'm afraid the solution is to learn from mistakes. Which can be painful, takes effort, and at which some people will fail.
Society must be aware we are balancing "protection" and "responsibility". If you want some freedom you must have some responsibility.
I do not mind offering to some people more "protection" if it is clear they give up some "freedom". Some might accept the risks, some will not.