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Have the Paris Olympics cracked the code of the circular economy? (theconversation.com)
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[-] arandomthought@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 months ago

It's one where you only pay in coins. Economists are fighting about whether round bills would also work but it's a controversial take among experts.

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Finally, a use for my vast collection of antique coin purses. I cherish this potential future. Economists, you better come through for me on this one.

[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone 1 points 2 months ago

What about Australian 50 cent coins?

[-] arandomthought@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Had to look them up. But no, absolutely not. Any N-gon that is closer to a 1-gon than to an ∞-gon would definitely do more harm than good.

[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone 1 points 2 months ago

What about the fact that regular "circular" coins in most countries are actually ridged? Dimes and quarters, in America, have 118 and 119, respectively.

[-] arandomthought@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

You'll have to ask an economist about that. The next one you meet, just ask them that question witout context. They'll know what you're talking about.

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