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>3. as a survival instinct (war)

Survival instinct and war are two separate concepts, at least when it comes to recent history and western countries.



They are well and truly separate because it is only the losing side that are forced to innovate drastically, that is only the side facing and existential threat.

I also think that these factors are mostly important for the _adoption_ and development of innovative ideas. I don't think going to work trying to invent a better radar is magically more efficient during wartime when you worry about your family being killed rather than during peace time.




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