Pluralism is a defense mechanism against civilizational collapse.

2026-08-03 · Bits and Bobs 8/3/26

Pluralism is a defense mechanism against civilizational collapse.
- You have the competitors internally, keeping the overall system strong, at the cost of efficiency.
- Resilience and efficiency are in tension.

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