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What are some great ideas in theory, but don't work because of human nature?


  1. Feedback. Most people would rather be ruined by praises than saved by constructive criticism.
    — -LifeOnHardMode-

  2. Sign on the bowl: "Take one piece of candy! Happy Halloween"
    — these-things-happen

  3. Using both traffic lanes and "Zippering" in when one lane is shut down due to construction. There will always be enough assholes that don't let people in, merge way to early, or block a lane of traffic for this to work.
    — GiraffeandZebra



  4. You could theoretically virtually eliminate HIV/AIDS in one generation if people followed common-sense guidelines. As a caveat, it would require some financial investment. But to flesh this out a bit, in populations at high-risk, people could always use condoms along with PreP therapy. And pregnant mothers with HIV could follow the precautions that lead to HIV transmission being very low (around 1%). But there's the cost and human nature.
    — swingerofbirch

  5. Askreddit (reposts in both questions and comments) EDIT: I wouldn't say "RIP my inbox", but I know how it feels like now.
    — grabadora304

  6. Animals in Zoos. "Oh a wild beautiful animal shouldn't be locked in a cage like that!" Right? Now let's talk about conservation. It's nice in theory to think that our human nature would drive us to donate selflessly to conservation efforts and care deeply about animals and the environment on our own, but there is a very strong link about being able to SEE or touch something in person and caring about it. The animals at zoos are usually embassadors and it gives you a place and an oppertunity to learn about what's endangered, what isnt, and common misconceptions about certain species, stuff that you wouldn't just sit around and look up on your own. And it gets the kids invested. "WOW MOM I JUST FED A GIRAFFE! SO COOL!" Now your five year old is in love with giraffes which could blossom into a lifelong love of animals and conservation efforts. your child could become active in later down the road. I know I am one of those kids Another point: at a good zoo, more animals than you realize were rescued in some way from illegal exotic pet trade
    — vomirrhea





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