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[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 36 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I know it's a very unpopular opinion but I actually like the aesthetics of infrastructure and industry.

When I see a steel mill, an oil rig or powerplants like wind parks, hydro- or nuclear power I am reminded of the human ingenuity that went into it. How many people needed to band together to work on something bigger than their tribe. I am reminded of our awe inspiring power to shape our environment completely.

Of course with great power... You know the rest.

[–] hangonasecond@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Even though I hate car centric infrastructure, watching a new highway or bypass spring up out of nothing is an incredible testament to our ability to work together to achieve great things

[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I traveled across Southeast Asia drawing powerline tangles and run-down alleyways in a sketchbook. It's definitely a thing.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

we have a "wind park" a few miles west of here. i get some of my power from it. slightly less than half of them are inactive at any given time. dunno if its intentional or a rotation scheme. never see any crew trucks around the dead ones

[–] LwL@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

They have to shut off if there's too much power in the grid, it might be that