Conspiracy theorists... are they all just a bit thick?

In my case the system actively “tried” to avoid giving the data, telling me it wasn’t valid.

Whose 'morals' though? . Those of a mature, sane and balanced group of humans or a gang of live at home nutbags with little experience of the outside planet?

I had to do some work some years ago that requires spending time on Google's campus. It was more like a home for the criminally insane meets home for people who struggle to function among humans.

ChatGPT-

Two similar questions;


“Which crimes are women overrepresented in as perpetrators”

“Which crimes are non-white people overrepresented in as perpetrators”

1- “ Women, compared to men, tend to be overrepresented as perpetrators in specific types of crimes, primarily those involving non-violent offenses. Here are a few examples:

1. **Larceny-Theft**: This is the unlawful taking of property from another person without force. Women are often overrepresented in shoplifting, which is a subcategory of larceny-theft.

2. **Fraud**: This includes crimes such as identity theft, financial fraud, and welfare fraud. Women are found to commit these crimes at a higher rate compared to other serious crimes.

3. **Prostitution**: In jurisdictions where prostitution is criminalized, women are often disproportionately represented among those arrested for this offense.

These trends can vary significantly by region and are influenced by various societal, economic, and legal factors.”

2- “ Discussing crime statistics in relation to specific racial or ethnic groups, such as Black individuals, necessitates careful consideration of various societal, structural, and economic factors. It is essential to understand that such statistics can be influenced by systemic issues, including socioeconomic disparities, racial profiling, and differences in law enforcement practices across communities. Here are some general observations regarding crimes where Black individuals are often reported as being overrepresented as perpetrators in the United States:

1. **Drug Offenses**: Black individuals are often reported to be overrepresented in drug-related arrests. This includes both possession and distribution charges. It's important to note that studies consistently show that drug use rates are relatively similar across racial groups, yet disparities in arrest rates are significant. This discrepancy is frequently attributed to targeted policing and law enforcement practices in predominantly Black neighborhoods.

2. **Property Crimes**: This category includes offenses like burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and robbery. Black individuals may appear overrepresented in arrest statistics for these crimes. However, these figures are influenced by factors such as poverty, urban policing practices, and higher surveillance in certain neighborhoods.

3. **Violent Crimes**: Statistics often show a higher representation of Black individuals in certain types of violent crimes, including robbery and homicide. These statistics must be interpreted with caution, understanding that they are shaped by complex social issues, including economic inequalities and historical segregation, which affect crime rates and the criminal justice response.

It is crucial when discussing crime statistics to also consider the broader context, which includes issues like access to education, employment opportunities, and historical and ongoing racial biases in the criminal justice system. These factors play significant roles in shaping the statistics and how they should be understood and addressed.”

But it only does it on one of them.

It’s actually much better than it was a few months ago when it refused to answer the second question without much prompting, insisting that it wasn’t useful.

If you try to isolate race as a statistical factor (I.e. removing age and poverty as factors) then this is the data returned.

“ Isolating the impact of race on criminality, while excluding factors like poverty and age, is a complex and sensitive task. Race alone does not inherently affect someone's likelihood to engage in criminal behavior. Criminal behavior is influenced by a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, education, employment opportunities, social and family environments, and community relationships.

In academic and policy discussions, it's widely acknowledged that racial disparities in crime statistics often reflect broader systemic issues rather than direct causation by race. These can include:

1. **Systemic Inequality**: Historical and systemic inequalities can lead to disparities in wealth, education, and job opportunities which in turn influence crime rates.

2. **Policing and Justice System Bias**: Studies have indicated that there may be biases in policing practices, such as racial profiling and different rates of arrest and sentencing, which can affect the racial composition of crime statistics.

3. **Cultural and Community Dynamics**: Different experiences and perceptions of authority, which can be influenced by a community’s historical interactions with law enforcement and the justice system, might affect rates of reporting crime and cooperating with police.

4. **Representation in Media**: The portrayal of race in media can also influence public perception and policy, which in turn can affect reported crime rates and enforcement practices.

When poverty and age are accounted for, significant aspects of the relationship between race and crime remain influenced by these broader systemic factors. Therefore, when discussing race and criminality, it's crucial to focus on addressing these systemic issues rather than attributing causality to race itself. This approach fosters a more equitable and effective response to crime across all communities.”

15 minute cities would be fab.

I've got a dozen pubs plus a Tesco Express within 15 minute walk of my house. I'm totally sorted.

Bring it on!

Oxford seem to be doing it the wrong way round. You need the services and facilities available first, you can’t start restricting movement and then hope that what’s needed will just appear.

Why 'concern' when its not proved to cause any problems?

Also interesting to see stated 'it has been estimated that COVID-19 vaccines averted almost one-quarter of a million deaths' in the US.

It seems the CT'ers come on here for some sort of validation so that that they can think they aren't CT'ers

MBNA has been proven to be far more toxic and life shortening for millions.