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I stated that we should stop worrying about [X] consuming [finite resource]. Why would you ever say something like this? When was that ever true?

• thiht 2mo ago
  It's true when [finite resource] is indistinguishable from [infinite resource], meaning it's abundant, cheap, and can be used recklessly with no impact.
  • mminer237 2mo ago
    Aside from air, ocean water, sunlight, and a few types of rocks, I don't know if that's ever the case. Pretty much as soon as something is declared "free", people will consume so much more than you could have ever imagined.
    • thiht 2mo ago
      I didn't say it was actually infinite, just that it felt infinite. When it feels infinite, people will abuse it, making it feel finite again the hard way