We know now that you can’t turn “base metals” into gold through chemical processes, but if you could, gold would no longer be scarce and therefore no more valuable than the base metals.

  • Cruxifux@feddit.nl
    13·
    5 months ago

    I could not be trusted with this power. I would rather tank the gold standard than be rich.

    • TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zipEnglish
      18·
      5 months ago

      Gold is a very useful metal, and I would like it to be as cheap as aluminum. There are so many things you could do with a metal with great conductivity and chemical resistance. Currently, high price is preventing us from building all sorts of things out of it.

      So, if you’re ever get the chance to turn worthless trash into gold, you should go for it.