[ofabioroma]

I think you’re right. In a very narrow, short term scope. That’s the issue.

The problem with this argument is that assumes the world is static. When trains were invented, they polluted a LOT. Technology evolved. Looking backwards, the amount of value unlocked by them outweighed by order of magnitude the short term pollution they generated. Inefficient in the short term. Generation changing over the longer horizon. Extend the timeframe of your argument. Do you think it holds 20 years from now when we have more efficient algorithms and energy generation technologies? I don’t think so.

[threecheese]

Totally agree, but I would say that strategic thinking is easier for the wearer of the boot than the owner of the neck.

Said less calamitously (word?): while it’s important to be objective, objectivity is difficult when there are real existential risks.

Thank you for the frank discussion!