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> the prosperity afforded by abundant energy is a problem they're supposed to be solving. What does this mean? Did you misplace a word somewhere? Why would pro

by dmd 2y ago

> the prosperity afforded by abundant energy is a problem they're supposed to be solving. What does this mean? Did you misplace a word somewhere? Why would prosperity be a problem?

topspin 2y ago
> Why would prosperity be a problem? Excellent question.
- dmd 2y ago
  ... I feel like I'm missing something here.
  - variadix 2y ago
    Western elites have been pushing degrowth policies for the last decade or so. GP’s precise intent is unclear, but is probably suggesting there is a hidden, sinister purpose to it.
rad_gruchalski 2y ago
The way I read it is that the amount of energy available for direct use translates directly to the quality of life. The more energy they have, the more they can do with it. Plus if it’s clean and readily available. Instead of being world’s factory for garbage, or figuring out how to invade Taiwan, figure out how to supply clean, “reasonably cheap” nuclear energy.
- oniony 2y ago
  Any nation with effectively unlimited energy will develop directed energy weaponry.