Subj : Re: Safety Gear
To   : StormTrooper
From : Adept
Date : Mon Mar 27 2023 14:05:16

 St> I also have to note, when you put someone in safety equipment they tend
 St> to take more risks.  Because they feel safer... kind of seems dumb but
 St> apparently thats human nature.

I think that that one is fascinating.

E.g., older drivers tend to drive more slowly than younger drivers. And this is explained by similar psychology, where the younger drivers trust in their faster response times.

And same with bike riders wearing helmets. End result is about the same level of safety.

But what's _also_ interesting, is that you can play with this psychology. Instead of making roads wide and open, you make them narrow and have a variety of obstacles.

Or even just have more paint on the road, where it's not an obstacle, but it feels faster.

Then people will naturally slow down, and the road becomes safer (mostly for pedestrians) as a result.

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