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Re:The world is one bad decision away from a silicon Ice Age by Kim_Bruning on Monday January 12, 2026 @06:09PM (#46595457)
I can see why they might not be on your personal list straight away, no. But I bet weapons, logistics, comand&control etc all do need them. So generals and admirals might start sweating just a little.
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Re:The world is one bad decision away from a silicon Ice Age by poulpy123 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @10:50AM (#46602558)
In this case it means a shorter war so it would be a net positive
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Re:The world is one bad decision away from a silicon Ice Age by Kim_Bruning on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @11:26AM (#46603173)
You're leaving a lot unsaid!

Which (sides) is it a net positive for, are you thinking?

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Re:The world is one bad decision away from a silicon Ice Age by poulpy123 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @11:48AM (#46603562)
The side that suffer from the war
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Re:The world is one bad decision away from a silicon Ice Age by Kim_Bruning on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @11:56AM (#46603711)
> The side that suffer from the war

By that logic the defender should always surrender the moment they're attacked, as that would be the most positive outcome.

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