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by eru 195 days ago
The article mentions but doesn't seem to link to https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/QXpxioWSQcNuNnNTy/...
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That explains weird generalization to "west" when it deals with America only problem and even there severely exaggerates the issue. Author seems to base their opinions on movie version of the world.

> You try to save them. You succeed, but break their rib doing CPR. Legally: they can sue you. Morally: "was that level of force really necessary?"

Both legally and morally, yes that level was necessary as ribs routinely break during CPR.

In fact, people tends to not push enough. When I learned first aid, it two mouth to mouth every 30 pushes. It's now two every 15 pushes.