Definitions by phosphoran

Ganhope's Law

Every time you think if you just push things to the breaking point someone'll be forced to do something, you're underestimating the ability of people to just find a new, lower breaking point

"Surely if the situation gets bad enough, the people will rise up and revolt!"
"Nope, Ganhope's Law, things will probably just be worse."

Ganhope's Law by phosphoran May 7, 2026