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Part of the problem is the actual damage and supply chain shortages, the other part is people overreact and then make a run on the devices that are in short sup

Part of the problem is the actual damage and supply chain shortages, the other part is people overreact and then make a run on the devices that are in short supply. If you follow some of the hardcore system builder and tweaker forums people are going into local shops and clearing the shelves for no reason at all.

Confusion 15y ago
For individuals that need the drives, there's a pretty good reason: others are doing it anyway. Once you take that into account, game theory says you should deviate from the globally optimal strategy as well.