• untorquer@lemmy.world
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    2 days 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…