This is what I'm here for.

And I get your point as well. I believe it is a good one.

And very true, just having energy doesn't create wealth. It has to be correctly applied. This is true with any resource.

Your stove example, me running a bunch of stoves for the sake of running a bunch of stoves doesn't create wealth.

But me running a bunch of stoves to create great meals for you and your friends can.

So though energy may not create wealth, to your point, it is absolutely required.

So I believe the fundamental idea of the meme holds true. There is not and will not be a low-energy rich nation.