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We’re forgetting what darkness feels like

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  1. r3trohack3r · · focus · HN ↗
    Darkness is one of the benefits of a high trust society.

    Do we need bright white flood lights in places like Portland? Yes, they strongly correlate with reduced crime on the premise. This is the cost of a medium trust society.

    Find a way to not have people regularly vandalize and B&E; many of the countermeasures can go away.

    I live in a dark sky community and my property is unlit. I don’t worry about people walking onto my property at 2am.

    1. [deleted] · · focus · HN ↗

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