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The speaker in the transcript emphasizes that even if the interviewer's depiction is performative, it doesn't lessen the underlying disturbing reality: there are individuals so detached from societal norms that they willingly endanger others and themselves.

Societal Consequences and Calls to Action

This phenomenon, whether driven by mental health issues or ideological rebellion, poses significant public health threats. Experts advocate for renewed focus on mental health services, enforcement of existing laws, and societal efforts to reintroduce shame and stigma as protective mechanisms—not as moral judgments but as practical safeguards.