When did I ever say it was?
I'm simply arguing against your assertion that "gambling is never good." Speculating on early tech is just as much gambling, if not more, as playing blackjack at a casino, and, like it or not, we owe a lot to these big risk takers.
There lies a paradox in selfishness in that the most selfish acts can sometimes be great for everyone. It may be an exception to the rule, but it still exists.
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I agree with everything you said. I still don't agree with, to directly quote you:
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