LED Traffic Lights and the “But Sometimes” Fallacy
Technology Connections · Explainer · YouTube title: The LED Traffic Light and the Danger of "But Sometimes!"
Why it's here
Cited constantly as the name and example of the 'but sometimes' argument, where edge cases are used to resist better technology such as EVs and solar.
What it covers
Technology Connections explains how LED traffic lights, which do not melt snow, drew complaints and were blamed for accidents. He uses it to illustrate the 'but sometimes' fallacy against new technology.