Thus we remain a small civilization but survive for a long time.
It’s not obvious that having a long time is preferable. For example, optimizing a large amount of resources in a short time might be better than optimizing a small amount of resources for a long time. Whatever’s preferable, that’s the trade that a FAI might be in a position to facilitate.
It’s not obvious that having a long time is preferable. For example, optimizing a large amount of resources in a short time might be better than optimizing a small amount of resources for a long time. Whatever’s preferable, that’s the trade that a FAI might be in a position to facilitate.