
447. How Much Do We Really Care About Children?
Freakonomics Radio
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Reevaluating Child Safety in Vehicles
This chapter critically examines the safety of car seats and seatbelts for children, questioning their effectiveness based on new research findings. The speakers discuss the challenges faced in conducting studies that contradict established safety norms, revealing that adult seatbelts may offer similar protection to car seats for young children. They also explore the stagnation in car seat technology and introduce an innovative company aiming to improve safety and installation accuracy.
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