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Well, technology isn't necessarily causing consumption. In fact, things like VR headsets can reduce consumption.



The research and development of VR headsets requires a vast system of consumption from the mines required for precious metals to the logistics systems required for transporting components to refining petroleum products used in the manufacturing of these products.


Don't assume that a more vast and complex system is necessarily more wasteful.


Let's get some data in here?




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