Are there basic physical constraints on future anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide? — mentioned by Beijinger

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:34:49 GMT

"It comes from an idea that economic progress is coupled with increased energy use" Yest it is. https://arxiv.org/pdf/0811.1855 "a fallacy that hasn't been true for decades" Nope. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox Same with AI. It is becoming much more efficient and cheaper. This will result in a much, much higher demand. Expect Netflix to render a movie based on your wishes in real time. That the energy demand is sinking is based on the fact that most industries got outsourced to China.

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Are there basic physical constraints on future anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide? — mentioned by Beijinger

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:24:05 GMT

Yes, and this is why the living standard is falling. https://arxiv.org/pdf/0811.1855

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Are there basic physical constraints on future anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide? — mentioned by Beijinger

Are there basic physical constraints on future anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide? — mentioned by Beijinger