the assumption is that the tech giants’ battle for global supremacy will have positive externalities on net, but it’s difficult to compare with the counterfactual world in which they calm the heck down.
this makes it sound like they are giant cyborgs literally fighting
which sounds really cool
but it’s hard to imagine giant robot battles having positive externalities
Trait: Giant Robot Combat World
+15% Aesthetic Bonus (Giant Robot Combat World)
-50% GDP Penalty (Collateral Damage)