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Re:What is going on with measures of programming language po... by Scarblac on Tuesday October 02, 2018 @03:51AM (#18119546)
Why is that even the right direction of the axis? Couldn't you argue that the less energy you need for all your species' activities the better, if all else is equal?
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Re:What is going on with measures of programming language po... by WiseWeasel on Tuesday October 02, 2018 @12:56PM (#18123452)
Because energy is a limited resource, ability to extract a higher share of it implies competitive success. Also, it's possible to convert and directly compare the energy potential lost to the environment through the various mechanisms for metabolism and activity.
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