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Shark vs Deer Problems
- A "shark problem" is sudden, dramatic, and frightening, causing immediate damage but is sporadic.
- A "deer problem" is gradual, chronic, and often socially complex, with problems creeping up slowly over time.
Deer Kill More Than Sharks
- Seth's friend died in a car crash after hitting a deer on Highway 60 in Ontario in the 1970s.
- More people die from deer-related incidents than shark attacks.
Social Challenges of Chronic Problems
- Deer problems are hard to confront because solutions like culling feel socially unacceptable.
- Many chronic issues persist because their best solutions involve discomfort or ethical challenges.