"一个常见的错误是假设文明会在不考虑人性和不可预测性对进步的影响的情况下，一直以有生产力的方式前进。"
— Douglas Adams
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People often think that society will always move forward and get better without any problems. However, they forget that humans can act in unpredictable ways and sometimes make choices that don't lead to progress. For example, consider the rise and fall of ancient civilizations like Rome. Rome had great achievements in engineering and law, but internal conflicts, poor leadership, and other issues caused it to decline. Similarly, in our daily lives, we might plan everything perfectly, but unexpected events or human errors can change the outcome. So, we should be mindful that progress isn't always a straight path and that being prepared for surprises can help us manage setbacks better.
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