… Suppose this canal were connected end to end, the water flowing in a never-ending cycle. With each circuit, …
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Suppose this canal were connected end to end, the water flowing in a never-ending cycle. With each circuit, the accumulated power would increase, and the water's speed would grow, perhaps producing miraculous results. Unfortunately, this idea exists only on paper. If it could be realized, Mohist learning might advance to a new level.
— Millennium Pivot, Eternal Flowing Water