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[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Data doesn't stop people from smoking, being antivax, etc. Stories move people more than data when emotions are involved. So whoever is writing this is just doing what the data say to do, ironically.

[–] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world -3 points 3 days ago

Connecting people with data is fine, but using it to draw conclusions the data doesn't support - like saying aussie kids cannot swim anymore - is just overselling the issue to get more clicks.

Stick to the facts, give case examples of this happening and don't use sensationalism.