[GeoAtreides]

> Books were seen by intellectuals as being the downfall of society. If everyone is educated they'll challenge dogma of the church, for one.

Now, let me tell you about this man, his 95 theses and a thirty years war. Europe did emerge better from it all, but the cost was high, very high.

[monkeynotes]

Yes, this is the nature of major disruption. I doubt it will be a smooth ride, but I also doubt we will suffer until we are wiped out.