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by gryn 1432 days ago
sure the end result (microprocessor) don't use too much resources, but the process that produces it does. you can keep improving but a point you reach physical and economist limit that you just can't outrun.

the second thing economist usually talk about a growth in profit, and that can't always go up.

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“There exists a limit to growth” and “we are remotely close to hitting the limit” are vastly different claims.
There are infinite limits on growth. The death of almost all plankton is one such limit. Look up.