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Minecraft seems like a more innovative and clever use of technology than sending more primates into low earth orbit. It certainly benefits more people.

• mikeash 12y ago
  If SpaceX can deliver on their long-term plans, they'll benefit more people in more ways than Minecraft ever could. Cheap access to space could be a computer-like revolution. Minecraft is ultimately just a toy, albeit a highly creative and potentially educational one.
  • wastedhours 12y ago
    "If SpaceX can deliver on their long-term plans" Exactly. Minecraft is work $2.5bn now. SpaceX may well be worth a lot more in the future, but neither company is at the same stage of development in their respective fields.
    • mikeash 12y ago
      Excellent point. It's a high-stakes gamble. But the potential payoff is far beyond anything like Minecraft.
  • Rooster61 12y ago
    Hmm.. By this logic, Kerbal Space Program should also be valued around this price. Its a highly creative and potentially educational toy ABOUT sending primates (or whatever kerbals are) into low earth orbit!
    • mikeash 12y ago
      As a huge fan of KSP and mostly uncaring towards Minecraft, I can't really disagree.