the us and the west at large is at a crossroads. they have to choose between remaining the innovation powerhouse of the globe, or preserving quality of life for its citizens. we have finally reached a point where these two objectives are in conflict with each other. the incentives for differenr stake holders in society are so fundamentally opposed on this issue that it will be the cause of much strife and chaos for decades to come. we haven't even reached the stage where people are willing to acknowledge this reality, with most still choosing to believe that both objectives can be done simultaneously. and yet the conflict is already taking shape all over the west. so get your popcorn ready cause it is gonna be a tumultuous period of history for the rest of our lives.
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