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We have a systemic problem, our economic system is based on productivity and that is a opposite goal to efficiency. Every time we gain efficiency we have a choi
by lcam84 6y ago
We have a systemic problem, our economic system is based on productivity and that is a opposite goal to efficiency. Every time we gain efficiency we have a choice of keep our consumption and pay less for electricity but we choose to increase consumption, for instance any improvement in phone batteries is counter by more powerful chips. Home appliances have improved but we choose to have more appliances instead of less energy consumption. This is called jevons paradox [1] and it needs to happen otherwise there is no profit or job creation.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox