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A version of the precautionary principle suitable for the problem of animal sentience has been proposed by LSE philosopher Jonathan Birch: "The idea is that when the evidence of sentience is inconclusive, we should 'give the animal the benefit of doubt' or 'err on the side of caution' in formulating animal protection legislation."
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said a possible increase in costs meant a ‘risk averse’ approach for the industry going into 2024.
“But SMEs will still be erring on the side of caution over the next few months as we approach April and the new tax year, when significant budgetary changes come into effect.
Sep. 2—If you don't live near the former Pease Air Force Base on the Seacoast or the Saint-Gobain plastics plant in Merrimack, it's tempting to ignore the news headlines about PFAS contamination ...
[2] [3] In 2014, the philosopher Robert C. Jones explored the ethical question that Wallace raised, arguing that "[e]ven if one remains skeptical of crustacean sentience, when it comes to issues of welfare it would be most prudent to employ the precautionary principle regarding our treatment of these animals, erring on the side of caution". [4]
For this reason, they often give false alarms. However, if smoke detectors are too sensitive, we are likely to either turn them off or become desensitized to their warnings. The smoke detector principle holds that adaptations function similarly, erring on the side of caution. False alarms may be common, but overall costs are minimized. [4]
Experts discuss what it might mean if you get a faint line on a home COVID-19 test, when to take another test and what precautions to take. ... But it's best to err on the side of caution by ...
While Cassetty believes "it’s safest to err on the side of caution and eat (deli meat) as infrequently as possible," she acknowledges that convenience plays a role, and there will be times when ...