21 May 2019 - ductile

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 2019 : 21 May 2019

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Avoid Brittleness

Diplomacy is based on the theory that societies are ductile, and yield strength is much less than ultimate strength.

clue:

Or that the load will not exceed the plastic yield strength, so you can spring back when it’s gone.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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