“The cost of inaction is higher than the cost of transformation and adaptation. If we succeed in our transition, we will enjoy a more efficient, competitive economy [and] a higher quality of life.”
"Many journalists have fallen for the conspiracy theory of government. I do assure you that they would produce more accurate work if they adhered to the cock-up theory" (Bernard Ingham)
Due to survivor bias, politicians typically learn how to get elected, not how to manage based on evidence.
I usually agree with Ingham — cockup is underestimated. However, the science and consequences are clear, they are arriving sooner than thought, and the precautionary principle needs apply. Lacking imagination as to how to resolve seemingly paradoxical problems, people default to "will it affect me"?
The insane genius of capitalism is that there are many capitalists who see opportunity in the crisis. As long as the possibility exists for there to be at least one "winner" in any scenario there will always be at least one capitalist who will see it worth any risk to be that winner.
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Due to survivor bias, politicians typically learn how to get elected, not how to manage based on evidence.