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0 pointsgnopgnip2mo ago0 comments

If they were twice as efficient, you would only need to run half as many and spend less.

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This makes no sense. If they were better and cost less I would use them for even more work. I'd run more tests, more kinds of tests, more builds, etc. This is classic Jevons paradox territory.

gnopgnipOP2mo ago

Most businesses would not double their use if the cost dropped by half. There are other bottlenecks, not price elastic

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0 pointsgnopgnip2mo ago0 comments

If they were twice as efficient, you would only need to run half as many and spend less.

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asa4002mo ago

This makes no sense. If they were better and cost less I would use them for even more work. I'd run more tests, more kinds of tests, more builds, etc. This is classic Jevons paradox territory.

gnopgnipOP2mo ago

Most businesses would not double their use if the cost dropped by half. There are other bottlenecks, not price elastic

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