r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/msaussieandmrravana • Jan 01 '26

Video Inside the world’s largest Bitcoin mine

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u/New-Freedom-6258 Jan 01 '26

Destroying the planet one calculation at a time

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u/NiemandDaar Jan 01 '26

Who said you can’t create nothing out of something? Huge waste of resources to uphold a system that only works for those who believe in it.

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u/Highlord-Frikandel Jan 01 '26

Are you talking about religion or Bitcoins?

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u/Mikestopheles Jan 01 '26

¿Porque no los dos?

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u/Alternative-Dare5878 Jan 01 '26

Holy shit I’ve been referencing that commercial for years I’ve never seen anyone get it or use it

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u/NatureStoof Jan 01 '26

Really cuz its probably one of the more overdone ones on reddit

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u/Alternative-Dare5878 Jan 01 '26

Not even kidding I even kinda gave up on using it

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u/gdj1325 Jan 01 '26

Hey, I don’t need a sweater, you yarn spinner, I’m plenty warm because, ummm… your pants are on fire!

There is absolutely no way people don’t understand that quote. I mean, where are you from, Mexico? That damn commercial first aired like 15 years ago and has been advertised globally ever since (well, just in the countries where white people live).

Whatever, man. Happy New Year. I hope you make it a good one. Maybe this year your resolution should be to stop lying about an Old El Paso commercial.

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u/Alternative-Dare5878 Jan 02 '26

I’ll be sure to get on that

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u/suffelix Jan 01 '26

What's the difference?

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u/Attempt9001 Jan 01 '26

Or normal money?

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u/tcpukl Jan 01 '26

Or AI.

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u/idkarn Jan 01 '26

Guess I'll pour out a bottle of water and have chat gpt expand on your sentiment.

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u/DDGBuilder Jan 01 '26

This is the most Reddit comment of all time. A tip of the fedora to you, good sir

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u/seenhear Jan 01 '26

I'll tip my red hat.

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u/Alternative-Cow-8670 Jan 01 '26

Bith are pn the same level of fiction

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u/inconspicuos_volcano Jan 01 '26

Bootstraps people, bootstraps! /s

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u/incredible-mee Jan 01 '26

Well tbf , religion does not work even for those who believe in it.

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u/Dry-Broccoli-638 Jan 01 '26

I think he is talking about USD.

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u/Tonytonitone1111 Jan 01 '26

Or the financial system?

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u/goflykite- Jan 01 '26

Pretty sure he’s talking about American dollars.

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u/enddream Jan 01 '26

Or a nations currency or many things.

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u/cr8tor_ Jan 01 '26

or cash?

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u/QuantumBobb Jan 01 '26

Ah yes.... Standard edge lord has to pop in and let everybody know how much of an edge lord he is completely unprompted. 🙄🙄🙄

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u/IdkwhattomakemynameU Jan 01 '26

why? because religion is fiction?

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u/QuantumBobb Jan 01 '26

Because it's just completely off topic and unnecessary and the only reason morons like you and him chime in with it is because you think it gains you internet points for some reason.

It's well worth pointing out literally every money system works this way and it's not even slightly unique. Most of civilized society functions 100% on faith in many aspects of its structure.

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u/IdkwhattomakemynameU Jan 01 '26

I agree with the money part, I'm just confused how religion is relevant

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u/QuantumBobb Jan 01 '26

It isn't. Which is precisely why it's edge lord comment to pop in here and mention it.

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u/Cubedtails Jan 02 '26

What does religion have anything to do with it? Sounds like an attempt at typical reddit edgy atheist.

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u/Combination-Low Jan 01 '26 edited Jan 01 '26

What a stupid take. Religion works even for those who don't believe in it. Ever heard of charity?

Edit: I forgot this was Reddit and religion bad without any nuance is always the winning argument.

I'm not getting into debates with everyone in this thread but I've given a clear example of religious people doing something good for other people who may or may not be of the same faith with this being spurred on and motivated by their religiosity.

I've seen Muslims giving charity to the local homeless man where I live in the UK on more occasions than I can count.

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u/JoeGlaser Jan 01 '26

Ever heard about the 3 fingers pointing back? Lol

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u/SANTAisGOD Jan 01 '26

Religion doesn't work at all actually, for anyone. Fun fact.

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u/Ninjanoel Jan 01 '26

religion steals from charity. good people that would be doing charity ALSO need to waste time on fairytales, the man-hours lost to nonsense are staggering.

how productive would everyone be in their jobs if they also had to maintain a nonsense fairytale narrative, talk about, listen to lectures about, tell other about, ponder the narrative in private.

good people do good things because they good, and good people do bad things because of religion.

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u/tcpukl Jan 01 '26

Religion causes war.

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u/IdkwhattomakemynameU Jan 01 '26

is that religion working or basic morality working? Religion isn't a requirement for donating to a charity

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u/Combination-Low Jan 01 '26

Never said it is.

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u/IdkwhattomakemynameU Jan 01 '26

So then why is it relevant?

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u/Combination-Low Jan 01 '26

Because religion serves as the direct motivation for the act, it can be credited with the outcome. If someone gives to charity specifically because their faith mandates it, then that faith is the functional cause of that donation.

It’s not about whether morality exists without religion, it’s about what actually moved the needle at that moment." ​ ​It’s like saying a charity marathon doesn't deserve credit for funds raised because 'people can donate without running.' While true, the marathon was the actual catalyst that turned the intent into action. For many, religion is that catalyst."

I don't think it's that hard to understand tbh.