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"I think one of the issues with the thesis that oil prices will lead to a drop in globalization is that it's actually quite fuel-efficient to ship goods." Manu
by grammaton 14y ago
"I think one of the issues with the thesis that oil prices will lead to a drop in globalization is that it's actually quite fuel-efficient to ship goods."
Manufacturing them, on the other hand....
- DrJ 14y agoThat would be a moot point, unless we are considering cost to setup the manufacturing infrastructure. Someone is going to have to make it.
- Symmetry 14y ago... will have to be done in places with relatively cheap energy if oil runs out. Solar in deserts, geothermal in Iceland, hydroelectric in many places.
- mindslight 14y agoTaking your idea further, we'd expect mass shipping to continue as manufacturing will be much cheaper in countries that aren't so hamstrung about nuclear energy.