What struck me most about this article is how much rationalization occurred. I'm amazed that a (presumably licensed) doctor can in one breath say they have a moral responsibility to safeguard the public, their workers and the environment, then in the next breath describe why the results of their own study didn't apply.
But looking inward, I wonder if our industry doesn't do the same thing in many cases - what about:
- Eye strain caused by lack of contrast due to our favorite color palette.
- Stress induced by unintelligible workflows.
- Failure to protect a user's privacy.
- Programs that induce RSI.
I realize this is a far cry from polluting the environment with toxins, but shouldn't we at least think about these factors more often?
But looking inward, I wonder if our industry doesn't do the same thing in many cases - what about:
- Eye strain caused by lack of contrast due to our favorite color palette.
- Stress induced by unintelligible workflows.
- Failure to protect a user's privacy.
- Programs that induce RSI.
I realize this is a far cry from polluting the environment with toxins, but shouldn't we at least think about these factors more often?