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[–] 14 points 2 years ago (3 children)

By "improved" you mean in efficiency?

Because only stupid people go improving efficiency above all else in any system. Even in simple for profit corporations.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Ehhh... Well, in computer processing it does play a huge role in heat transfer requirements which has often driven transistor density.

    But fair to say efficiency is often more likely to create induced demand rather than a net reduction in consumption

    Higher fuel economy -> more cars interplanetary frigates

    Cheaper logistics -> more goods transported between systems

    Faster internet -> more galactic utilization

    More railways -> lower profit for the car speeder industry, uhh... Wait! I meant more transit by rail demand?

    Edit: forgot which sub...

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