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[–] 15190370? ago 

Somewhat unrelated but interesting note. There is a TEDex segment on the conspiracy of bicycle helmets and mandatory bile helmet rules. From what I recall, the presenter basically says they offer little to no protection and that kids are better off learning to keep their heads up when they fall. His summary was more or less that any fall capable of doing brain damage will likely break your neck anyway. That at the speeds most people ride they offer no benefit. And if you get hit by a car they barely make a difference.

I wear a helmet when I skateboard in skateparks/pools. But for some reason don't feel I need one riding my bike aroumd town. Maybe I would on a long trek.

But I guarantee I would never post a picture to social media wearing a bike helmet.

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[–] 15190563? ago 

Sounds like a load of crap. I dont wear my bike helmet, but do motorcycle helmet... and there is no way for you to "just hold your head up" during s fall... the Gs alone will have your head smacking the ground, no matter how hard you strain to keep it up. Ted does not mean intelligent.... besides those ted talks are a cult in themselves. I stopped giving a shit about ted talks years ago. Just self aggrandizing bullshit by smarmy liberals.

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[–] 15190844? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Triggered much? Lol.

I'm the one who posted above.

I agree it sounds stupid, but that was his point in questioning the apparent benefits by investigating the science.

Point being that individuals and parents should be free to decide for themselves and their kids versus laws (which he claims were supported by "big helmet" lobbying--just typing this I am laughing).

Totally agree that TED talk are self important and smarmy.

Edit: just re-read and totally agree with wearing motorcycle helmet. But still see no harm in someone deciding to not wear it, so far as it doesn't impact my life in any way. Other than maybe insuance premiums, which seems they should pay more for extra risk. Also note the wierd result for football and hockey becoming more dangerous with the addition of helmets and pads which allow more intense hits versus rugby which players have to mediate their speed when making contact. Or amateur boxing moving away from wearing headgear. Strange. But at same time football (soccer) banning heading in younger age groups to prevent head injury, only to reinstate it because more injuries when don't learn the right way to head and build muscles when young. Shrug. Seems to me parents should tell their kids not to head if the ball is going too fast or of risk of hitting another head. Practising that decision making is important.