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by sol_invictus 1594 days ago
The mindset you describe is a mindset of exploration, adventure and tinkering. Occasionally it ends in catastrophe, but historically has been the driver of some of the greatest inventions. But such is the nature of nature; gains generally don’t come free.

Ergo, your obedient unquestioning good citizen mentality is far less progressive & beneficial than you think it is.