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And those biological systems are self-repairing, self-assembling and fully biodegradable

plus, many of them are edible and nutritious -- which is more than I can say for a milliamphour of solar power.

The difference between theory and practise in practise ...

by DeAnander (de_at_daclarke_dot_org) on Sun Jun 10th, 2007 at 03:51:11 PM EST
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Yes, and this is an illustration of a broader point: Efficiency comparisons aren't much use when products are radically different. For an example on complementary side of this, I don't think that a vegetable garden is likely to grow me an internet connection.

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by technopolitical on Sun Jun 10th, 2007 at 06:13:01 PM EST
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[I like the 'athorists' quip btw]

and that leads us to the next question:  which is more important, eating, or having an internet connection / iPod / private auto / whatever ?

we are now faced with the question:  which of these luxury lifestyle accessories is compatible with a decent diet for everyone?  which of them is even compatible with a decent diet for the affluent elite nations?  our appetite for toys and profit has now collided with our appetite for food...

The difference between theory and practise in practise ...

by DeAnander (de_at_daclarke_dot_org) on Mon Jun 11th, 2007 at 04:32:42 PM EST
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