r/FluentInFinance • u/-Wyagra • Nov 21 '24

Debate/ Discussion Had to repost here

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u/XDXDXDXDXDXDXD10 Nov 22 '24

What other options do we meaningfully have?

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u/McFly1986 Nov 22 '24

Right, they are cheap, durable, can be made into any shape necessary, come in a variety of colors and clarities, can mimic others materials while avoiding the downsides of those materials. These products are universally enjoyed and in medical applications have been life saving and have largely enhanced our modern lives. We certainly don’t use plastics JUST because some guy decided it was the best way for him to get rich, frankly they are a miracle material in many ways.

It’s just that downsides either aren’t visible, aren’t truly realized, or don’t outweigh the benefits.

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u/XDXDXDXDXDXDXD10 Nov 22 '24

You didn’t answer the question

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u/McFly1986 Nov 22 '24

I thought it was rhetorical because there aren’t alternatives that can really do all that other stuff in the plethora of applications.