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> But waste is proof. Proof is valuable (not a waste) I do not want to live in such a society. I do not want to order live in a society were rich people invest
by Hokusai 5y ago
> But waste is proof. Proof is valuable (not a waste)
I do not want to live in such a society. I do not want to order live in a society were rich people invest in wasted CPU cycles to proof how rich they are meanwhile scientist have problems getting their live changing studies financed.
"President Mugabe's son 'pours £200 champagne over his £45,000 watch he boasted he got because "daddy run the whole country" as he parties while Zimbabwe starves'" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5062367/President-Mugabe-s-son-pours-champagne-45k-watch.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5062367/President-M...
- pjc50 5y agoThat last article is exactly it, isn't it? Cryptocurrencies are exactly that kind of conspicuous consumption of real resources for pure display of wealth that makes people hate that kind of dictator.
- YetAnotherNick 5y agoHow much money do you have? How much money do you need to live? Everything else is a waste according to you? You also partied when Zimbabwe starves.