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[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

yes, computing systems use energy. If our energy grid is overly reliant on the burning of fossil fuels that release harmful emissions, that doesn’t mean we need to stop the advancement of our computers. It means we need to stop using so much fossil fuels in our grid.

Now where have I heard something like this before? I'm trying to think of something, but I just can't quite seem to remember...