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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Computing requires little oil, while we aren't there yet its safe to assume it will be powered by green energy

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

video games are basically software that turns electricity into heat.

your reply in no way addresses this fundamental point.

The entire market is growing year over year, requiring more power each generation. Do the math, it’s pretty easy.

ditto. even if we only worry about the heat generated, and not the power sourced (assuming your 100% renewable which is not realistic today) - we still have a problem.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (4 children)

In this particular case, the protestors are complaining about oil, not power use or heat generation, so your fundamental point isn't really valid

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