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Saying it's no problem to increase energy use 10x as long as something else uses more is not really a compelling argument. Especially when there are decent repl
by SideQuark 2y ago
Saying it's no problem to increase energy use 10x as long as something else uses more is not really a compelling argument. Especially when there are decent replacements to save the 10x item.
If I made a 10x less energy use AC I'd be a billionaire; comparing to one of the most costly energy uses that has no simple replacement is not a good metric.
- mewpmewp2 2y agoYou still have to consider what is worth optimizing and what is not. Getting your task done because of a superior search engine also saves total energy spent on getting that task done.
- levocardia 2y agoIf AC did not exist and I invented it, I would also be a billionaire, energy consumption would go up, and the net effect for society would be positive. Energy consumption going up has always been a sign of improvement in human wellbeing. Why would the future be any different?
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