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Sure you can.

Replace it with a simple app that randomly shows fake notifications for threats, with a clickable button called "remove threat" that doesn't do anything. Upon clicking, show some stats on how many fake threats were dodged.

(1) you won't be seen as irresponsible anymore

(2) since users will constantly receive threat warnings, they'll be more careful than usual, improving security



Great idea, but like many similar ideas (eugenics, human experimentation, doctors prescribing placebos, licence to breed) too 'unethical'.




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