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A Boring Dystopia

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The world we live in isn't just dystopic, it isn't just stupid, trying to describe all the ways it sucks just makes for a really boring story.

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Scientists claim it's already too late to save the luxury crops that make coffee, chocolate, and wine (www.earth.com)
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[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 45 points 1 week ago (4 children)

three luxury crops that millions rely on daily

I think I'm missing the correct definitions for a couple words here...

[–] neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Without coffee, half the world ceases to function. So that half is the luxurious half.

[–] 13igTyme@piefed.social 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

People can adapt. Caffeine is not a necessity.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Without caffeine ..... the world would suffer a massive withdrawal .... then everyone would start acting with more clarity and common sense.

[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

It is for capitalism. That or cocaine.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 0 points 1 week ago

Neither is sanitation or shelter.

[–] teft@piefed.social 5 points 1 week ago

For a week or two people would be cranky and then everyone would adjust. Just like anyone who has ever quit caffeine has done.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A cup of coffee has a noticeable effect on my mood and motivation. I drink a cup in the morning whether I like it or not.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

See I would call the expensive grades of coffee (specialty coffee, single origin, natural processed, etc) luxury but the vast majority of coffee sold is utility grade.

Similarly for chocolate!

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

I mean, they're pretty big industries. Can't grow the plants, a lot of people are out of jobs, and not just the farmers...

[–] iloveDigit@piefed.social -1 points 1 week ago

No. Luxuries are essential to some people. Mainly 2 groups: enslaved providers, and people with medical needs.