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Most people are not interested in learning. They don't want to listen, nor do they desire genuine self-transformation. They seem content with barely surviving and withering away. Such is the individual. However, for a state, nation, or country to endure and prosper, the larger human group must also strive for

* Section 1: Introduction * 1.1 How to read this post * Section 2: An illustrative treasure hunt of net/http - documented in the order of discovery * 2.1 Example: Exploring the Golang “net/http” library * Why Golang? * Why the “net/http” package? * A quick run through the commit history * Commit

Introduction A psychological definition of risk Human groups and corresponding cultures can be split into three types based on the willingness to accept the possibility of painful consequences in pursuit of what they want. Risk is measured prior to taking an action in pursuit of goals. The various risk profiles