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Why would you take those into account? Using more energy doesn't mean it "takes longer to recoup", because now you're getting value in the form of additional en
by FeepingCreature 9y ago
Why would you take those into account? Using more energy doesn't mean it "takes longer to recoup", because now you're getting value in the form of additional energy to use.
- semi-extrinsic 9y agoAre you really getting value? Or are you just not bothering anymore to conserve a resource when it's less expensive to waste it?
- FeepingCreature 9y agoWell, you could argue the same if I double your income, but you spend the increase. Like it or not, demand through consumption is the root source of value in capitalism.