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So what I don't understand is how a super rare mineral that is "over powered" means that you can make futuristic technology and be super wealthy? Like Africa already has an insane amount of diamonds which is the most valuable mineral but they're still a giant shithole continent.
Exactly. Technological advancement is dependent on societal infrastructure. If you can't maintain a cohesive civilization FIRST, you won't make technological progress past a certain point. Magical rocks won't change this fact.
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[–] x260ad8c12 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
The civilization that "could've been". Yeah, but it's not. So shut the fuck up and get a job.
[–] Pwning4Ever 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
So what I don't understand is how a super rare mineral that is "over powered" means that you can make futuristic technology and be super wealthy? Like Africa already has an insane amount of diamonds which is the most valuable mineral but they're still a giant shithole continent.
[–] TremorAcePV 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Artificially valuable
"aren't all valuable things artificially valuable?"
I mean, in terms of purpose they serve. Diamond tools would likely use lab made diamonds due to a lack of imperfections.
[–] x260ad8c12 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Exactly. Technological advancement is dependent on societal infrastructure. If you can't maintain a cohesive civilization FIRST, you won't make technological progress past a certain point. Magical rocks won't change this fact.
[–] FreeBreivik 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
They have a real mineral like that called coltan.