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almondguy comments on Open Thread, May 19 - 25, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: [deleted] 21 May 2014 06:11:19PM -2 points [-]

How about the governments of the US and Russia correctly forecast that more hostility means more profits for their cronies, and increase military spending?

Comment author: Lumifer 21 May 2014 06:32:11PM 0 points [-]

How about the governments of the US and Russia correctly forecast that more hostility means more profits for their cronies, and increase military spending?

Yes, and..?

If you want something that comes with ironclad guarantees that it leads to only goodness and light, go talk to Jesus. That's his domain.

Comment author: falenas108 22 May 2014 03:50:51PM -1 points [-]

That would still not be zero-sum. Which direction you think it is depends on your views.