The article cites low-tech raw resources like timber, paper, nickel, and gold (okay this can be hiigh-tech) being used less in advanced economies. What about ones like rare earth minerals used in high-tech? It would have been nice for the article to touch on that. I would love if someone could find that information. A quick Google search didn't yield much.
The author does mention the energy usage rate is leveling out. Not believing this, I did a basic search on electricity usage and it does appear to be true: https://www.statista.com/statistics/201794/us-electricity-co.... I did not check total energy usage though (petrol, natural gas, etc.)
This confirms my belief that has been derided a bit here on HN. That is, I believe Capitalism one-day, in the far distant future, will end or at the least mitigate resource scarcity. When Capitalism achieves that, it in effect nearly goes away or is at least greatly reduced. Humanity will then reap the benefits of abundance. Hopefully moving beyond Capitalism, thanks to Capitalism.
The author does mention the energy usage rate is leveling out. Not believing this, I did a basic search on electricity usage and it does appear to be true: https://www.statista.com/statistics/201794/us-electricity-co.... I did not check total energy usage though (petrol, natural gas, etc.)
This confirms my belief that has been derided a bit here on HN. That is, I believe Capitalism one-day, in the far distant future, will end or at the least mitigate resource scarcity. When Capitalism achieves that, it in effect nearly goes away or is at least greatly reduced. Humanity will then reap the benefits of abundance. Hopefully moving beyond Capitalism, thanks to Capitalism.