If you ask me? Mobile/WiFi internet… The way and amount of time we use our phones had changed A LOT since their diffusion. I guess the release of the iPhone changed our idea of what a phone is too

Edit: when I say modern world I’m referring to the last 50 years. So stuff like “the electricity” or “the telephone” doesn’t count.

  • @ryannathans@aussie.zone
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    I don’t believe this, is there a convincing argument to be made or does it hinge on destroying the environment to reduce cost to the consumer?

      • @ryannathans@aussie.zone
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        -114 days ago

        Why? They are extremely damaging. The runoff destroys entire ecosystems like the wetlands where I used to live. Now filled with toxic microorganisms feeding on the fertiliser accumulating there

        • You are making a red-herring argument.

          The post’s question is: “What technology made the most impact in modern times?”

          A poster says “Chemical fertilizers” and detailed the reasons.

          And then you come in and say “NU-UH, IT DESTROYS THE PLANET!!!” an argument that has nothing to do with the question.