Its an important distinction from a biological context. If one believes there is a reasonable biological probability of cancer being caused based on the anecdotal evidence presented here, it could produce unreasonable fears when extended.
In biology (or science in general) determining causality (or lack thereof) is generally the primary goal. Correlation, or unintended consequences, while very interesting and may provide a path for causal experiments, are not generally causes for concern by themselves.
It is falsely placed (or not reasonably placed) fears that I am attempting to prevent with the distinction.
Its an important distinction from a biological context. If one believes there is a reasonable biological probability of cancer being caused based on the anecdotal evidence presented here, it could produce unreasonable fears when extended.
In biology (or science in general) determining causality (or lack thereof) is generally the primary goal. Correlation, or unintended consequences, while very interesting and may provide a path for causal experiments, are not generally causes for concern by themselves.
It is falsely placed (or not reasonably placed) fears that I am attempting to prevent with the distinction.
Its an important distinction from a biological context. If one believes there is a reasonable biological probability of cancer being caused based on the anecdotal evidence presented here, it could produce unreasonable fears when extended.
In biology (or science in general) determining causality (or lack thereof) is generally the primary goal. Correlation, or unintended consequences while very interesting, and may provide a path for causal experiments, are not generally causes for concern by themselves.
It is falsely placed (or not reasonably placed) fears that I am attempting to prevent with the distinction.