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Author skeptical of e-fuels, proposes 'idiot index' for cost analysis

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The author expresses skepticism towards certain technological advancements, particularly e-fuels, arguing that their production is overly complex and expensive compared to simpler alternatives. They propose that capturing carbon for neutrality is more efficient than using it to create e-fuels. The piece also introduces the "idiot index" as a heuristic for estimating production costs beyond raw materials, highlighting the inherent optimism in cost-benefit analyses for new technologies. AI

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece expressing skepticism about specific technologies.

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Author skeptical of e-fuels, proposes 'idiot index' for cost analysis

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · harsimony ·

    Tech I'm skeptical of and why

    <p><span>I’m a fan of people trying things, even if they seem silly. Dismissing risky ideas misses the point of research.</span></p><p><span>But thoughtful criticism can direct effort to more promising fields. To that end, I’m going to try to make my criticism as constructive as …

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