Now listen here... there is a difference here, since in this case we must imagine that the allegorical "fall" is occurring along an infinite vertical plane, with a constant force of gravity and no abrupt stop in sight. Someday, we may be able to intercept the falling people and attach a parachute to their backs. In fact, we could do that now, but the current parachutes are not advanced enough; they would slow the falling individual too fast, liquifying their internal organs.
We are just waiting for some better parachutes ^_^
I am waiting to be able to be downloaded into an alternate substrate so I don't have to rely on this feeble body. A titanium brain?
Ah yes, but that comes with its own problems.