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I think it's less greed and more simple population growth. These technologies were invented in the name of efficiency. We all have a bit of the burden to share
by deelowe 10y ago
I think it's less greed and more simple population growth. These technologies were invented in the name of efficiency. We all have a bit of the burden to share here.
For example, fishing line. What would happen if we banned this? I think there might be dire consequences for cultures that depend on seafood for sustenance.
- emodendroket 10y agoWas it solely population growth that led oil concerns to hide their own research into greenhouse gases and also fund research to undermine efforts to restrict emissions?
- throwaway18917 10y agoNo, but you're not allowed to criticize unfettered late-stage capitalism on Hacker News because MUH GROWTH.
- gech 10y agoDon't just dismiss it. If your business plan requires you to lobby against science and the public good, then we have a problem.