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We had a local maximum in the West in the last century, and that's where the complacency and pessimism are coming from. But don't underestimate humanity; we're
by mbg721 5y ago
We had a local maximum in the West in the last century, and that's where the complacency and pessimism are coming from. But don't underestimate humanity; we're plenty capable.
- Kaibeezy 5y agoI totally agree with your first sentence. I totally disagree with your second one. Unless there’s some sort of major reboot, the button for which I suppose we are busily groping around for. Any of several buttons. Interconnected buttons. The buttons of DOOOOM!!!
- muzani 5y agoI think much of the world is still ambitious and optimistic. Modern America and the opioid epidemic reminds me of 19th century China that battled with opium addiction.