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[-] exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago

The Icarus myth is still a useful analogy, even if you don't believe it actually happened.

And what's their takeaway? Is it about learning from their mistake and trying again? No, it's "God is punishing your hubris!"

Just substitute any force or phenomenon bigger than human ability for "God" in that sentence and it'll still apply to a lot of situations.

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