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You say "we'll get there"--get where? The curve you describe is sharply descending at all points. I see no evidence that it's working around towards something t
by PhasmaFelis 8y ago
You say "we'll get there"--get where? The curve you describe is sharply descending at all points. I see no evidence that it's working around towards something that's overall positive. You're right that everyone is competing to find "the right formula," but they're trying to maximize profit, full stop. They're not optimizing for anything related to the public good, except incidentally.
- paulsutter 8y agoThen look at the larger pattern of human history. It’s a little absurd to suggest that the general directing of firearm progress has suddenly reversed.
- paulsutter 8y agoThat’s a crazy autotype - I meant human progress!
- Proziam 8y agoI think I prefer the original version, actually. Made me chuckle.