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The idea that, if you mitigate the [consequences] of a particular type of accident, then that type of accident will necessarily [occur] much more frequently, more than negating the initial benefit. The CF assumes that human nature is perverse and seeks to equalize [consequences]. Hence, improved automotive [technologies] such as air bags, ABS, space frames, etc. will be offset (or more than offset) by careless driving, leading to increased highway fatalities. FALSIFICATION: Empirical evidence shows that, while reducing consequences increases risky behavior, overall safety/health outcomes are better. Insurance companies with a stake in reducing claims verify this. More generally, the CF confuses all forms of risk-taking, such as faster highway speeds, with fecklessness. Increased speed and convenience (for motorists) has utility; and there is no principle in welfare economics that says risk-taking will increase by an amount sufficient to offset the safety measures.
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