Apocalyptic fables have been around since long before the Cold War; however, it seemed to be the threat of nuclear annihilation, in particular, that really challenged us to take pause and consider the potential consequences of our obstinate appetite for destruction. Later in the story, Matthiessen oscillates again toward his interest in the snow leopard, describing how, if necessary, GS will send Sherpas to buy an old goat as bait for the leopard, although this potential solution is not satisfying to Matthiessen because, although he longs to see it badly, to encounter the creature by the light of a camera or flashlight at night while crouched around bait would, in his mind, not really be a way of seeing it Matthiessen , Evelina Galang. Matthiessen shortly after reflects: In its wholehearted acceptance of what is, this is just what SoenRoshi might have said: I feel as if he had struck me in the chest. It was a network effect.
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