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SowingSalt t1_iy9fo0e wrote

Reply to comment by GlenJman in How will the space economy change the world? by Gari_305

I guess I don't live in the same world as you.

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GlenJman t1_iy9jjqj wrote

I mean... I certainly can't put up solar powered satellites, I'm basically destitute. Your average millionaire couldn't either, though I already doubt they are good people with that much wealth. Only billionaires and governments would be able to achieve something like that.

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SowingSalt t1_iy9jzvf wrote

The billionaire wants to run his house/factory/datacenter...

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GlenJman t1_iy9kt4b wrote

Wouldn't benefit communities very much if he powers his empire cheaply, that only benefits him. The example isn't the point though, I just don't believe anyone that hoards wealth could be considered altruistic, they won't do anything to help others unless they're forced to.

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SowingSalt t1_iy9nnq0 wrote

Someone already built a power satellite in this case. The contractor has the tooling and expertise to build another without having to pay the development cost.

Though, if we live in a world with Power Sats, we probably live in a post scarcity society.

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