[colordrops]

You know how much energy goes into TV? Video games? Driving on vacations? Flights to Thailand? Concrete for skate parks? I don't understand the obsession about blockchain energy use when a significant amount of energy is used on other more frivolous pursuits without question.

[feedjoelpie]

Every single thing you mentioned benefits from increases in efficiency that drive down the cost of these pursuits, making them accessible to more people.

[colordrops]

Sure, but that's side-stepping my point.