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by mikeash 2530 days ago
It’s fair to compare the prices of anything. This mission cost way more than a bottle of water, and way less than the market cap of BP. Both entirely fair comparisons. Where it gets tricky is what conclusions you draw from those comparisons.
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> Both entirely fair comparisons. Where it gets tricky is what conclusions you draw from those comparisons.

Brilliantly put, I need to commit that to memory.

It reminds of the saying: "All models are wrong, some models are useful".

I don't deserve to be in such esteemed company, but I'm glad you like it.