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The core issue, according to the speaker, isn’t merely individual stupidity but a societal failure to prioritize safety and responsibility. The pursuit of viral fame has permeated dangerous terrains: storm sites, extreme sports, even mundane activities like walking in floodwaters. While professionals accept calculated risks for science or safety, amateurs and casual viewers often cross the line into reckless negligence.
For example, a person paddling a kayak through floodwaters is less problematic than those risking electrocution by stepping into submerged electrical hazards. Nonetheless, both reflect a dangerous trend: treating perilous situations as entertainment.