That is pedantic. There is no realistic scenario where your brain will compel yo... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

mvid on May 9, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Training the Brain to Eat Less Sugar

That is pedantic. There is no realistic scenario where your brain will compel you to consume so much water you suffer long term detriment

stronglikedan on May 9, 2019 | [–]

> There is no realistic scenario

Admittedly pedantic, but apparently a contest to win a Wii is one such realistic scenario.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jan-14-me-water...

emmelaich on May 10, 2019 | | [–]

People _have_ consumed so much water they've died or gone into coma.

But of course it's nothing like an "addiction"

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact