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Yeah, with a car and a cliff hitting the brakes is a good decision. Civilizations have a lot more momentum than cars though.

There's an analysis saying that if the Titanic had hit the iceberg head on, it wouldn't have sunk. I like the car analogy because there's opportunities for passengers to bail and thereby lighten the car for those who want to clear the cliff, but in terms of ability to turn or stop an ocean liner is probably the better metaphor.



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