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AndromedaAnimated t1_j13ez8f wrote

Reply to comment by CriticalPolitical in "Collecting views on this: If you believe we are on the cusp of transformative AI, what do you think GDP per capita will be in 2040 (in 2012 dollars)? Bonus: Draw your expected GDP per capita trajectory on this graph and send it back to me." by maxtility

This is exactly the point. We create scarcity.

Like why do I need oceanfront property? This is a case of relative deprivation. I need it, because others have it and I have learned that it is good to have it. (I personally think it’s horrible to have it, the least future-oriented land ownership ever lol)

Or why do I need the one specific stamp (or in my case it would be „one specific dog breed that is not only rare but also kinda not fully allowed in my country and also not allowed to be exported from the country it originates from - and let me tell you, I got that dog)? Because I learned that it exists. Because I learned that it is good! From others. Also a case of relative deprivation.

But I do get what you say actually. And of course your argumentation is valid.

I just like presenting chicken with plucked feathers as humans, if you know what I mean 🏺🐕

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