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Why can't a civilization have tap water that's suitable for everything except drinking, and let bottled water be delivered on the free market? If that's the mo
by SamReidHughes 12y ago
Why can't a civilization have tap water that's suitable for everything except drinking, and let bottled water be delivered on the free market? If that's the most economically optimal way to handle things, that's a more advanced society.
- dublinben 12y agoYou're assuming that "economically optimal" is the best way for a society to do something.
- SamReidHughes 12y agoWhy yes, delivering water more cheaply to people is the best way.
- dublinben 12y agoBottled water isn't cheaper than tap water. Even if that is your only criteria.