We're getting better and better at producing mean pollution is an example of inefficiency. I don't think we'll use the last ounce of copper 500 years from now. There really isn't any substitute for copper. We already use that, agreei hav. But i've lost the track of your question. The question are you defending some sort of future that's feasible and asking me why i don't believe in it?
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