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Energy consumption doesn't cause emissions. Energy production causes emissions. Reducing consumption (by shaming it, in this case) means less investment in pr
by alfl 6y ago
Energy consumption doesn't cause emissions.
Energy production causes emissions.
Reducing consumption (by shaming it, in this case) means less investment in production, because there's less demand. This could slow the green energy transition.
- SiempreViernes 6y agoUh, less consumption also causes less production, maybe you missed that bit? And historically consumption has not lead to the green energy transition on its own, so it's a bit weird to assume it does it now.
- alfl 6y agoI directly call that out: less consumption causes less production, so will reduce investment in production. If we're talking about emissions of bitcoin we're already talking about second and third order effects, so let's follow it all the way through.
- lucb1e 6y agoThat makes no sense. We don't have enough renewable electricity yet to replace existing electricity consumers, and 90% of energy consumption is non-electricity and will still need to be switched over to be electric (insofar as we can), let alone if we invent a new waste of electricity in the form of a get-rich-quick-scheme. We don't need more problems. Don't use proof of work systems, or admit that you're in it for your personal gain and the planet can turn to semi-literal hell for all you care.