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consider the implications for a post scarcity future (slrpnk.net)

submitted 7 months ago by stabby_cicada@slrpnk.net to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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[–] OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee 14 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Prices going negative is Capitalism's solution actually. Gives the price incentive for folks to charge their cars when prices go negative, or whatever.

[–] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Foolish, capitalism is never allowed to benefit the poor unless it benefits the rich even more.

[–] lud@lemm.ee 5 points 7 months ago

The electricity will still cost some money because of fees from for example the network owner and maintainer The prices would have to go pretty negative to outweigh any fees.