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[–] Pwning4Ever 0 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.

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[–] TremorAcePV 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

diamonds which is the most valuable mineral but they're still a giant shithole continent.

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.

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[–] Pwning4Ever 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Sure, perhaps I meant hardness. Since in the movie, the mineral is unbreakable making it extremely valuable. Also how much would a super hero costume made of that stuff weigh anyways?

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[–] x260ad8c12 0 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.

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[–] Pwning4Ever 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

They sure as hell were not maintaining a strong societal infrastructure, they decide who the king will be with fucking fights to the death.

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[–] FreeBreivik 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

They have a real mineral like that called coltan.