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Without peaceful growth, eventually there will be military growth [expansion by the means of military violence]. Op is right that our Earth is limited and cann
by slt2021 4y ago
Without peaceful growth, eventually there will be military growth [expansion by the means of military violence].
Op is right that our Earth is limited and cannot grow indefinitely. Sometimes it will be followed by redistribution of growth, so that someone will continue to grow, while others will experience radical negative growth
- newsclues 4y agoWhy can’t we have stability?
- bsedlm 4y agofear of stagnation... ?
- throw_nbvc1234 4y agoInequality and (rightful or wrongful) envy.
- rad_gruchalski 4y agoBecause humans are hardcoded for maximising personal gain. There will always be someone who will not accept stability and escalate at a different level.
- gryn 4y agobecause you only need a few people not wanting that (ie people with a mindset somewhat similar to: I'd rather see people suffer than cooperate and compromise resulting in having less share of resources) for the rest to not matter. that 'stable' state is unstable (in the control theory sense of the word).
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- petermcneeley 4y ago“I know a profound pattern which humans deny with their words even while their actions affirm it. They say they seek security and quiet, the condition they call peace. Even as they speak, they create the seeds of turmoil and violence. If they find their quiet security, they squirm in it.” - Dune