Oddbean new post about login | logout I have seen this a couple of times, anyone know if this is actually true? #asknostr https://nostpic.com/media/ec99edc5567e02815fb15020285e2fa8390931cedf59c83d6bb2c5f6ee1530b9/06b6b07f56e2cdf5be16bc2252f0733cc1d6367b43b06128c8637d5e3dd9c9a3.webp
Silicon is derived from quartz or sand, which is abundant worldwide. So no, this is bullshit
I do not, but it certainly sounds like BS.
Yeah, my first was that it was nonsense
The amount of absolute horseshit I’m seeing reposted that people apparently believe is astonishing.
Well... Is it time for people to remember how humanities existence relies on tech zero percent?
There ARE the mines of Sibelco there but aren't likely the sole suppliers for the world. Looks like the 19E might be open to the west.
One of my coworkers just told me that his Grandfather lives in that area and has heard that what you posted is true. Not saying it’s a completely accurate assessment but he feels it may be true.
most chips are being made in asia
Quartz is literally everywhere. It is the mineral that is the most in the earth crust. Second is feldspar. I assume this is bullshit.
