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by totalthrowaway 2702 days ago
Likely only half the world, given how it arrives -- which probably wouldn't save us given the interconnectedness of all the supply chains. Could half the world plausibly build a cell phone?

If you wanted to buy a city-sized transformer today you'd be put on a list for delivery sometime in the next few years. Trying to replace a continent's worth is a non-starter.

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Probably yes, just not the latest model.