i think every discipline needs something that's way more dangerous than it looks. like high voltage transformers, or giant metal springs, or pretty much anything radioactive

@jamey computers generally can't just straight up kill you instantly with slight mishandling

@typhlosion not with that attitude they can't

but okay, taking the idea seriously, there is something about computing and information technology: a bunch of parts which are individually harmless can be put together in ways which look safe but do get people killed

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@jamey in an abstract sense i guess, but i had in mind the more direct interpretation of "there's not even a bad smell or hideous noise to warn you that if you don't follow every single precaution you'll be dead before you hit the floor"

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