Chinese philosopher explaining Proof of Work 2,300 years ago:
“If states have close ties, their mutual trust is demonstrated by deeds. If they are apart, their good faith has to be renewed with words.”
~ Chuang Tzu
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“Once upon a time, I, Chuang Tsu, dreamed I was a butterfly flying happily here and there, enjoying life without knowing who I was. Suddenly I woke up and I was indeed Chuang Tsu. Did Chuang Tsu dream he was a butterfly, or did the butterfly dream he was Chuang Tsu?”
~ Chuang Tsu
Can one simply pull the plug?
End all concepts, all names, all titles?
End all goals, all plans, all destinations?
The concepts will never be at peace.
Once there is separation, there is conflict.
Once there is a goal, the present is forgotten.
End everything.
What happens?
Don’t even put the answer into words.
“When animals face death, they do not care what noises they make. They growl fiercely and snarl, and then they attack. In the same way, if a man is pushed too far, he turns and strikes without knowing why. If he does not know why, who knows where it will lead?”
~ Chuang Tsu
What the founders of America discovered:
- Freedom of speech is essential to protect one’s own physical safety.
- Freedom to overthrow the government is essential to protect the physical safety of humanity.