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I’ve encountered many a schizophrenic who prefers to sit in a quiet room with no TV or media on to avoid confusion between their AVH and reality.
“Smart” ads should be optional for this reason. Like the warning pre many video games regarding lights/cameras potentially inducing seizures.
My question is: how many more people are negatively affected (in a concrete manner, such as this case) by this proliferation of forced garbage?
I would really like to see a study of exactly these kinds of situations done so the larger social impact can be measured. But, it's not only social impact and there may be financial impacts -- such as the need for this woman to go to a hospital, and now the examination of her medications. All of that costs money, and it's likely money that the taxpayer is shouldering the bill for...no matter what country it is happening in.
Capitalism guarantees externalities are shouldered by society, as that's most profitable.
You don't succeed in business by cleaning up the mess you make.
True, but this is why we have consumer laws... To correct situations where there is over-reach by corporate entities.
Admittedly, these laws are insufficient, and the government is inadequate in addressing many situations.
But, this one I feel there would be a better chance of seeing some action on. Healthcare is a touchy subject in politics, especially the cost of healthcare. Studying and showing the strains this puts on the health system, the consumer and the government resources would have a chance of getting some action.
Likely it would be an uphill battle, but I still think it's worth pursuing.