Gunther: It's a sad fact that most of us don't know how to appreciate things until they are destroyed. Nadya: Let's hope that's not the case with our planet. Bill: Most people are so focused on their own affairs that they don't think about the stuff beyond them. Nadya: Perhaps that's all the better. Are we prepared to shoulder large-scale responsibilities? Bill: Generally not. Perhaps some computer system should be designed for this. Liao: That would just create another layer of tyranny. Besides, there's a divinity at work that we don't see.

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