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Why?: Because any future energy system , even if coal-powered, will make great use of IT, software and digital technologies. As will any affort to convert energy systems to solar, wind, tidal, etc. Even the digital and nano-tech being used in cars now and in future will come from firms employing materials and IT professionals. Sorry, but it is way too simplistic to think that only 1985's definition of technology can be applied to the world of 2009. The Internet and digital technology have penetrated nearly all sophisticaed industries. I believe most pigs and chicketns still live without microchips, but even that may end soon.
And do you really think there is any business manager today who does not consider energy costs, pollution taxes, regulatory moves and water use in planning for future capital or operational changes? Most managers now understand that everything is connected, electricity and paper and hard drives and sytrofoam packing material do not drop perfectly from the sky. If all this is too complicated for you, or upsets your simplistic world view, or jostles your unitary political prejudices, go read the comics.; Posted by: atowhee Posted on: 10/04/09 (Edited: 10/04/2009 @ 01:22) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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2 per day I see? CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

Why? atowhee | 10/04/09

Ah - Fuller has a nick. CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

Donnie, this is not about Linux CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

Agree with that. CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

Land ownership CobraA1 | 10/04/09

Actually, it is a fair question to ask. CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

Again, try to show some self control. CounterEthicsCommissioner | 10/04/09

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