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Or, conversely, having to plan long-term because you'll be around for it. Imagine no statute of limitations on chucking barrels of toxic waste down a well. Hu

Or, conversely, having to plan long-term because you'll be around for it. Imagine no statute of limitations on chucking barrels of toxic waste down a well. Humans do okay with certain rates of change, but right now, the more nightmarish business is a problem for your great grandkids.

palata 4y ago
> Imagine no statute of limitations on chucking barrels of toxic waste down a well. I think that's an unfortunate example: burning fossil fuels is a much bigger problem, and it is not even long-term (most of us will be around for the consequences). Still we do it virtually without planning at all.