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If the “target” matters in a real way, then this graph shows a situation of no difference.
This graph is made to show the difference. It isn't the difference we want but it is still a difference.
And it is an actual difference... not the "make the difference, recycle that plastic container that will end up in the same landfill but we are pretending it's helping"
Of course it matters, climate change and global warming are not binary... It's not like if we go past x it's game over and the Earth will stop spinning, it's more like if we past x we can now expect shittier and shittier conditions and outcomes
Therefore, if we pass x by a bit, it'll be shitty but we may make it.... If we pass x by a mile and keep going, then all hope is lost
My friend and I have you locked in a basement. We both have decided your skin will be flayed off. I'm meek, so I'll be using a foot file, whereas my friend is crazier: he's going to be using a belt sander.
It's understandable that you don't want to get flayed whatsoever, but our basement is soundproofed. As mentioned, I'm meek, so my friend will take over the task if you scream after someone to save you.
Either way, you're going to suffer and eventually die, but wouldn't you rather take the chance that something else happens before the deeper parts of your dermis is reached? But nah, the choice is the same because the end result is the same?