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Daniel Schmachtenberger: “Bend not Break #2: Maximum Power and Hyper Agents”
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Growth Requires Energy, but Energy is Finite
The financial system operates under an embedded obligation to grow at a fixed percentage annually; this creates a compounding effect, leading to exponential growth expectations. However, this growth is inherently limited by the physical constraints of the real world. Continuous, renewable resource extraction is unsustainable, as is the perpetual movement of matter and energy required for economic activity. The coupling between financial dynamics and energy consumption suggests a strong correlation: monetary activities invariably require energy to shift physical or digital resources, underscoring the finite nature of these resources and the need for sustainable practices.
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