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by LtWorf 35 days ago
We are still bound by natural resources, as much as economics 101 loves to ignore this simple fact.
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tardedmeme 35 days ago
Supply of RAM isn't really limited by natural resources - silicon is literally one of the most abundant materials on the planet. It's limited by the construction of billion dollar factories.
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fauigerzigerk 35 days ago
Scarcity of natural resources is squarely within the realm of economics 101.

The open question in my mind is for how long semiconductor demand will continue to grow faster than we can increase production capacity.

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