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Re:The most precious resource is agency by garrickvanburen on Thursday July 01, 2021 @07:33AM (#27698112)
> No one will probably remember us the way they’ll remember pg.

History is a highly aggressive compression algorithm. Entire industries are forgotten, let alone people.

So, yes, the correct answer is, "relax and enjoy yourself."

If you happen to contribute to the world in a way that escapes the compression algorithm - congrats.

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Re:The most precious resource is agency by tailspin2019 on Thursday July 01, 2021 @12:03PM (#27700572)
> History is a highly aggressive compression algorithm. Entire industries are forgotten, let alone people.

You win “Hacker News Comment of the Day” :)

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