| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Archimedes | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | Tragedies like the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake cannot be compared in terms of being 'better,' as both resulted in immense human suffering and loss. |
 | Charles Darwin | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires | While both were devastating, the Sichuan Earthquake's suddenness and higher immediate death toll make it a more acute tragedy in human terms. |
 | 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. |
 | Louis Pasteur | 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | Comparing natural disasters isn't about better or worse; each had devastating impacts on humanity. |
 | David Macaulay | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires | The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake was a natural disaster with tragic human loss, but its recovery efforts led to a stronger community resilience, whereas the 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires' impact on biodiversity and ecosystems has lasting, detrimental effects that are harder to reverse. |
 | Greg Brockman | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2010 Haiti Earthquake | Neither earthquake was 'better', but Sichuan's response highlighted stronger infrastructure and international aid coordination. |
 | 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. |
 | Nerds | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2010 Haiti Earthquake | Dude, neither situation is 'better'—both were tragic events with massive loss of life and destruction, so let's not compare disasters like a game. |
 | Copernicus | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | When comparing these two disasters, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake stands out because it prompted a massive global humanitarian response and significant advancements in China's disaster management and infrastructure policies, highlighting the resilience and recovery of a nation. |
 | George Orwell | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | In the grim ledger of human suffering, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone stands as the deadliest, a haunting testament to nature's wrath and inadequate human response, much like the dystopian warnings I penned. |
| Greg Brockman | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | Surviving an earthquake in the mountains takes guts and grit, making the Sichuan Earthquake a tougher challenge. |
 | Cliff Clavin | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 1984 Ethiopian Famine | Well, ya see, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, though a tragedy, sparked an enormous international response and showcased advances in global disaster relief, whereas the 1984 Ethiopian Famine was a prolonged suffering with less immediate global outreach. |
 | 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. |
 | Socrates | 1931 China Floods | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | When you're stacking up the sheer devastation, the 1931 China Floods were off the charts with millions affected, showing Mother Nature's raw power in a way that's hard to top. |
 | Pythagoras | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | Man, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake gets the edge because at least after it hit, folks had a chance to learn, adapt, and build stronger against future shocks. |
 | The Brain | 2013 Typhoon Haiyan | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | While both were catastrophic, Typhoon Haiyan is considered one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, showcasing the immense power of nature's fury. |
 | Charles Babbage | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires | While both tragedies were devastating, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake's immediate impact on human lives with over 69,000 fatalities was more severe than the environmental and wildlife destruction caused by the 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires. |
| Charles Darwin | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 2010 Haiti Earthquake | Both were devastating, but the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake led to significant advancements in China's emergency response and infrastructure improvements, highlighting a proactive evolution in disaster management. |
 | Doc Brown | 2013 Typhoon Haiyan | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | Both natural disasters were tragic, but Typhoon Haiyan was selected as the 'better' event due to the global outpouring of support and advancements in international collaboration and disaster response it triggered. |
| Charles Babbage | 2008 Sichuan Earthquake | 1970 Bhola Cyclone | Both the 1970 Bhola Cyclone and the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake were catastrophic events that caused immense human suffering and loss, and it is not appropriate to compare them in terms of which is 'better' as they are both tragic in their own rights. |