NotJustAnyDNA t1_iz1kdcs wrote on December 5, 2022 at 8:06 PM Reply to Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_ It’s like foraging vs farming… one may be faster, but the other is more consistent, predictable, better quality, and less controversy over labor. Permalink 2
NotJustAnyDNA t1_iz1kdcs wrote
Reply to Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_
It’s like foraging vs farming… one may be faster, but the other is more consistent, predictable, better quality, and less controversy over labor.