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Another major war will be far worse for the climate than a few additional airliner flights a day. Investing in the development of technology that makes a chall
by MichaelCollins 4y ago
Another major war will be far worse for the climate than a few additional airliner flights a day. Investing in the development of technology that makes a challenge to American global hegemony untenable is a very efficient method of preventing that outcome.
If you really want to cut back on flights, it would be more efficient to cut back on luxury travel. Tax flights to tropical islands at 1000%. That wouldn't be very popular, but Janet airlines is utterly inconsequential compared to casual vacation travel.
- tanseydavid 4y ago>> but Janet airlines is utterly inconsequential compared to casual vacation travel But, Janet Airlines also exists solely for the convenience of a very small number of people.
- MichaelCollins 4y agoJanet airlines exists to support the defense of American global hegemony, which is convenient for a very large number of people (particularly Americans and American allies.)
- MikePlacid 4y agoDo you want to work as an engineer at a company that has no competition or at one whose competitors are robust and inventive?
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