As for vertigo, what Caillois has in mind is the surrender of stability and the embrace of panic, such as you might experience while skiing.

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And by allowing individuals to keep what they like or to shop around for new coverage, the public exchange gives Americans the much-needed stability and peace of mind that is currently lacking in our health care system.

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Nagging in its mind must also be the impact on financial and economic stability of a later and far bigger crash in asset prices.

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