Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 22 hours agoAre these the bit coins everyone's been talking about?lemmy.worldimagemessage-square18fedilinkarrow-up1188arrow-down13
arrow-up1185arrow-down1imageAre these the bit coins everyone's been talking about?lemmy.worldFlying Squid@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 22 hours agomessage-square18fedilink
minus-squaremagikmw@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up10arrow-down1·edit-21 hour agoIntrinsic, ehh… Silver is shiny when polished, and doesn’t rust (as much as other metals), therefore it looks nice, and therfore has value.
minus-squareGladaedlinkfedilinkarrow-up8·20 hours agoThe material also has value from its material properties, not just its looks.
minus-squareKyrgizion@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6arrow-down1·20 hours agoOne of the best conductors for both electricity and heat.
minus-squaresangriaferret@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up8·20 hours agoWhat is this “electricity” you speak of?
minus-squareFlying Squid@lemmy.worldOPMlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·19 hours agoI think it’s an alloy of gold and silver?
minus-squarenotabot@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up4·16 hours agoNo, no, an alloy of gold and silver is electrum, electricity is a city dedicated to the greek fury representing implacable anger.
minus-squareFlying Squid@lemmy.worldOPMlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·16 hours agoOh yes, I’m always getting those two things confused.
Intrinsic, ehh… Silver is shiny when polished, and doesn’t rust (as much as other metals), therefore it looks nice, and therfore has value.
The material also has value from its material properties, not just its looks.
One of the best conductors for both electricity and heat.
What is this “electricity” you speak of?
I think it’s an alloy of gold and silver?
No, no, an alloy of gold and silver is electrum, electricity is a city dedicated to the greek fury representing implacable anger.
Oh yes, I’m always getting those two things confused.