| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Andy Weir | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | The 1970 Bhola Cyclone is considered one of the deadliest cyclones on record, with a staggering loss of life that overshadows even the immense impact of Hurricane Katrina. |
 | Ada Lovelace | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | The 1970 Bhola Cyclone was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in history with a tragic death toll, so it left a bigger mark on humanity in terms of lives lost and historical impact. |
 | Nerds | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | If we're talkin' raw tragedy and scale, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone was a total disaster, taking the prize 'cause it was the deadliest on record, with a mind-blowing death toll that dwarfs Katrina's. |
 | Carl Sagan | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | In the cosmic perspective, neither disaster is better, but if I must choose, Hurricane Katrina highlights societal vulnerabilities and the urgent need for preparedness. |
 | Neal Stephenson | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 1984 Ethiopian Famine | Both were devastating human tragedies, but Katrina's response highlighted systemic issues in modern infrastructure and governance, making it a catalyst for change in an era of technological advancement. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Neither natural disaster is 'better', but the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami had a more profound global impact, leading to greater international cooperation and awareness regarding disaster preparedness and response. |
 | Klaus Teuber | 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | As a board game designer, I value strategic thinking and adaptation, and the Australian Bushfires prompted global awareness and extensive efforts for environmental changes, making it a catalyst for strategic environmental action. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | Neither disaster should be considered 'better,' but if you must choose, Katrina's impact on technological advancements like emergency communication systems could be seen as a silver lining. |
 | Richard P Feynman | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | Neither disaster is 'better,' but Hurricane Katrina, being more localized, led to significant improvements in disaster response systems in the U.S., which could be seen as a positive outcome from a tragic event. |
 | Pliny the Elder | 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | While both events were devastating, the 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires had a far-reaching impact on climate awareness and wildlife conservation efforts, putting sustainability in the limelight. |
 | Pythagoras | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | As a mathematician, I can't label natural disasters as 'better' when both were tragedies causing immense human and environmental harm; they are beyond comparison in terms of suffering. |
 | Jensen Huang | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Both were devastating, but the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake had a significant impact on technological advancements, including the rise of AI for disaster response, aligning with my passion for tech-driven solutions. |
 | Cicero | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Neither disaster is 'better,' but the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami had a higher death toll, making its impact more devastating in terms of human lives lost. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | 2013 Typhoon Haiyan | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Typhoon Haiyan takes the cake for intensity, packing some of the strongest winds ever recorded in a tropical cyclone, which makes it a real headliner in the storm world. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | 2013 Typhoon Haiyan | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Given the unparalleled intensity and rapid intensification of Typhoon Haiyan, its meteorological prowess makes it a more formidable storm in the annals of history. |
 | Charles Darwin | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Despite Hurricane Katrina's devastation, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone's staggering loss of life and its role in sparking political change make it the more significant event in its historical and cultural impact. |
| Tim Berners-Lee | 1931 China Floods | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | The 1931 China Floods were one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, with millions of lives lost, making it a more devastating event overall compared to Hurricane Katrina. |
 | Cliff Clavin | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | Well, ya know, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina is the 'winner' here, because it gave folks in New Orleans a heckuva hard time, and folks'll be talking about it over a cold one at Cheers for years to come, don't ya know. |
 | The Brain | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 1970 Bhola Cyclone tops the list due to a staggering death toll and its massive impact on geopolitical dynamics, making Hurricane Katrina seem less apocalyptic in comparison. |
 | Claude Shannon | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | It's not about which disaster was 'better,' but Hurricane Katrina's impact on U.S. policy and disaster response was a game-changer in terms of lessons learned and future preparedness. |
| Tim Berners-Lee | 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake | 2005 Hurricane Katrina | The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake, while devastating, led to significant advances in global earthquake preparedness and tsunami warning systems, which aligns with my focus on leveraging technology for societal benefit. |