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<p>[QUOTE="Endeavor, post: 4244356, member: 60292"]It might have some superior conductivity qualities, but there are other metals that aren't much worse and at far abundant quantities and cheaper cost. This also doesn't explain past value when electronics didn't exist or were primitive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yea people have historically gone to great lengths to get it but for what purpose? For jewelry? Perhaps it's a status symbol thing and it's value derives from attracting mates to get in bed with you? LOL. Okay that could actually be a reason, but one that people seem to be getting away from as society becomes more pragmatic.</p><p><br /></p><p>Is the loss of interest in superficial things (such as precious metal) a sign the average person is becoming more concerned with surviving and less concerned with luxury?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Endeavor, post: 4244356, member: 60292"]It might have some superior conductivity qualities, but there are other metals that aren't much worse and at far abundant quantities and cheaper cost. This also doesn't explain past value when electronics didn't exist or were primitive. Yea people have historically gone to great lengths to get it but for what purpose? For jewelry? Perhaps it's a status symbol thing and it's value derives from attracting mates to get in bed with you? LOL. Okay that could actually be a reason, but one that people seem to be getting away from as society becomes more pragmatic. Is the loss of interest in superficial things (such as precious metal) a sign the average person is becoming more concerned with surviving and less concerned with luxury?[/QUOTE]
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