[at-l] Semi OT - Shakespeare

[ellen at clinic.net (Bob C.)]

>"...an individual, an organization, a business - or a society - either grows or
>dies.  There is no third option." thinks Jim.

The human mind is capable of weird beliefs, weird articles of faith. This is
among the more extreme examples.

>"...Like you, I've learned - that people operate out of either fear or faith.
>Those who operate out of fear say "Stop".  Those who operate out of faith say
>"Go."

I don't know about you, but I've learned no such thing. Wise people weigh facts
and make a judgments based on those facts. Since the world hasn't expanded in
all of human history, I kind of doubt if it will expand to accommodate our
infinite growth. Yes I know, some dream of mining the rest of the universe to
accommodate our blind growth.

I dream of winning the lottery. But I'm not going to bet my house on it.

Formula thinking is not a good way to manage anything, whether it be small is
always beautiful or big is always better. Of the two, I find big is better the
more ominous. Knowing humans, I know the first things that will be sacrificed
when the pinch comes are the trails and wild places that make life liveable for
some of us.

Weary