Originally Posted by closetbiker

sort of like when people say things like this...

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just so you have a little more understanding, a helmet is made to absorb an impact force up to a maximum of 12 mph and at 20 to 30 mph, you shouldn't expect too much protection, but hey, humans often feel a need to have control of situations, even if that "control" is an illusion, and not real. Helmets fit the bill, so I understand why some people feel they're needed (even in situations that are beyond their capabilities)

Originally Posted by cruiserhead

Helmets have saved my head from impacts a few times. Life threatening? No, but who knows if my head smacked the pavement without it? Doesn't take much to start a hemmorage and internal bleeding. At the very least, avoiding road rash on my scalp is worth a few dollars.

However, I think the video is great because it is right on about the culture of fear and I think he raises excellent arguments.
Not just about helmets, because that is just a symptom of a bigger problem- living and being sheep to fear mongering.

Not just helmets, but in general, great thought provoking video.

I forgot this was in the "Love to be outraged and victimized forum". That's the price I pay for scanning "new posts" too quickly.