@the_dot_matrix @prahou The activity is solarpunk if and only if the platform is also solarpunk.
I think this permits a fairly large range from 8 bit microprocessor on a home made PCB to modern GPU found found in a bin and powered by a team of cyclist

@bugbear
I don't know about essential, but a handy shortcut
Many western cultures discourage its use, despite liberally using it's analogues and disguising their origins. Unless its Chinese, in which case its either normal and traditional or irresponsible and dangerous depending on economic convenience?

@bugbear @prahou
BPA is to polymers as MSG is to cooking

@Neon_Cygenta @prahou Eternally recycling the same lead acid battery is pretty solarpunk

@prahou Weaving textiles is solarpunk. Natural fibres definitely, but I think we can weave a little bit of synthetic polymer as well, as a treat.

@prahou This post gave me the courage to finally learn what total fucking losers the omarchy crowd are.
Thank you for this tremendous public service, I'll send you my ruby coupons in the post