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		mulmen 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Australia proposes ban on social media for those u... I realize this is the prevailing wisdom but it is short sighted and simplistic because it ignores opportunity cost.

dredmorbius 8 months ago [–]

Could you expand on that?

mulmen 8 months ago | [–]

Simply being positive does not mean it is ideal. Accepting the first approach that delivers a positive result could mean you miss out on other even better opportunities.

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