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by v0land 4737 days ago
> So, as of now, if we decided to create some sort of Open source project, who is willing to devote a few cycles a month to its building?

"You can’t solve social problems using technology".

Sorry to disappoint.

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Really? Who said that and what backing do they have for such an sweeping statement?

Looking at the past 75 years, I'd say that technology has solved quite a lot of social problems. The impact of the washing machine alone, let alone the Pill, was absolutely huge.