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Change, real positive change, takes a very long time to ‘stick.’ It’s not a given that the laws that govern society will automatically get better and better. Progress isn’t a given. If you want a specific outcome, you have to fight for it. Changing laws and institutions for the better often takes years, if not decades, of dedication, perseverance, and compromise.
First, you must define what ‘better’ and ‘progress’ might mean for you and society. While one individual might value economic progress and scientific innovations, another might see harmony with nature as a sign of a truly advanced and empathetic civilization.
Moreover, even though international law exists, one nation’s laws can be very much at odds with another’s. Progress (however you choose to define it) in one geographical place and one era isn’t guaranteed elsewhere and during another time period.
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Oh and for profit healthcare.
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There are so many areas where you can potentially make improvements to the legal system that it can feel utterly overwhelming. Where do you start?
Do you prioritize the fight to protect the environment and push back against climate change? Or do you go for social justice first?
Do you dedicate your resources to changing and improving society’s perspective on mental and physical health? Do you fight for greater transparency in politics and business? Or do you focus on what’s new, fresh, and what seemingly everyone’s talking about? E.g., creating better regulations and building a framework to protect workers from potentially losing their jobs in the future due to developments in the artificial intelligence and machine learning fields?
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While some laws have good intentions, they don’t always align with science. The BBC reports that New York recently passed a law on regulating “addictive” social media feeds for kids: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The point of the law is to protect children from the dangers of the online world. The idea is that from 2025 onwards, parental consent will be required before kids under 18 years of age can use apps with “addictive feeds.” In other words, it’s an attempt to push back against algorithmic recommendations in social media app feeds, which can hook users in.
Furthermore, the law aims to prevent apps from sending kids notifications between midnight and 6 am. Also, better age verification will be required, while kids will also be protected from having their personal data collected.
However, as the BBC points out, the science regarding social media use isn’t as clear-cut as it might seem. While some warn that social media (over)use can be very damaging to people’s mental and emotional health, other researchers note that moderate use can have a positive effect.
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What do you think might become illegal in the far-off future, Pandas? Are you optimistic about the way things are changing or do you think the legal system might work against your interests? What do you personally think legal and social progress looks like? Share your opinions in the comments.
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Hundreds, if not *thousands* of “troubled” children have been sent to these camps only to be abused in various ways by the adults that are responsible for them. I’m surprised they’re not outlawed even now, but I guess I shouldn’t be given that it’s an entire industry based on exploiting children that need help.
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I know some places have passed laws already, but I think it will be illegal almost everywhere after 25 years.
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