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eVelocity · 175w

While i agree on the short term, it does seem wise to have a backup planet for humanity very long term

Saifedean Ammous @saifedean 1682097035

If it was wise you and people who agree with you would be paying for it willingly. That you need fiat scam subsidies says you don't really believe it. I don't believe it's worth it either.👍

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Anonymous · 175w

Captain based🫡

hey saif. one of govt’s functions (historically in the US) has always been to finance very long-term projects (multiple-generation) that free markets wouldn’t because they are uneconomical. I think most people would agree that there are projects out there that are uneconomical but still worth pu...

Saifedean Ammous · 175w

Tax is theft. If a project is worth pursuing, people will willingly pay to pursue it. If people won't willingly pay for it, then it's not worth pursuing. The examples of government funding long term projects are basically grifts that go nowhere.