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[macintux]

There's a very old short story I've never been able to find again that beat you to it.

Every civilization that discovers FTL travel contributes to a more rapid expansion of the universe. The older civilizations beg them to stop, but inevitably they fail.

[irrational → macintux]

That sounds like a fun read. I’d love to know the title if you remember.