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F × S = k. The product of Freedom and Security is a constant. To gain more freedom of thought and/or action, you must give up some security, and vice versa. These remarks apply to individuals, nations, and civilizations. Notice that the constant k is different for every civilization and different for every individual.

  --Larry Niven


The k = 0 case is an interesting one.


As is the case of 'multiple equilibria' ...




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