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TOOL · LessWrong (AI tag) English(EN) · 3h

Bear spray expiry dates: good news, and comical peer-reviewed pseudoscience

A peer-reviewed study on bear spray performance has been criticized for its flawed methodology and understanding of aerosol physics. Researchers from Brigham Young University claimed that bear spray head pressure declines logarithmically and is nearly exhausted after 4 seconds, recommending against test firing. However, the author argues this interpretation is incorrect, likening it to a scuba tank rather than an aerosol can where a liquid propellant flashes to vapor upon release. AI

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COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · 1mo

Won't work, and avoids the overall problem - I hate this, regulate to avoid harm to all # CDNpoli # SoMe # AI https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ma nitoba

A social media user expressed strong opposition to proposed age restrictions for social media platforms, arguing that such regulations are ineffective and fail to address the core issues. The user believes that a broader regulatory approach is necessary to prevent harm across all platforms. This sentiment was shared on Mastodon, a decentralized social network. AI
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