Watchmen Technology and Modernization Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter in Roman Numerals.Page #.Panel #) or if the excerpt is from an interstitial section, then: (Chapter A-K.Page #)

Quote #10

“War aside, atomic deadlock guided us downhill toward environmental ruin” (XI.22.1).

This is a bleaker than bleak look at technology. How do we break the deadlock?