Will water become more valuable than oil?

No

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by Morgan Carlson

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Certainly as a necessity of life and something that is relied on so extensively, water is invaluable in comparison, but that goes without saying. However, when water becomes scarce and desperately needed in the future, the possibility of oil - without any particular purpose - becoming much more economically valuable than the water itself, is no question. As with anything of great value, the rarer it is, the higher its worth.

It doesn't matter what time in history, the principle of 'less = higher value' always holds true. Diamonds, gold, precious stones, minerals, metals, etc... are all examples of things that are far more valuable than water, even in desert regions that seriously lack water. People are pressed to possess them, even at the cost of their lives. This is simply because the things they can buy or earn with the riches they possess far surpass what their lives alone can provide them. After all, water to a man in the desert will simply keep him alive a little longer - possibly prolong his suffering - but jewels and his survival will set him free. Won't the concept hold true with oil just the same?

As for water - water will be there. The planet is covered in water, and as long as humanity uses their brains and figures out water control, it might as well be free to everyone in the future. The point where water and the lack of it causing problems is nearly a thing of the past, as the solution to any problems has already been thought up - all that is required is the implementation. When the processes are set in motion, the power of distribution and supply is freely provided by the environment, everyone will benefit. Costly water will seem like a joke that the current generations set up as a laughing point for our children's children.

Oil on the other hand, will be lauded as the bringer of death and a symbol of decay for the accelerated planet's warming. But that won't matter as much to those who miss the possession of it. Liquid gold... although gone from the world of industry, just a vial of it may be enough to buy a new car of that futuristic era. It's too bad, but water just can't compare to it. After all, pure, fresh drinking water is obtainable even in the middle of the saltiest ocean with the right assembly of technology. The creation of a new source of oil is something that isn't as easily done in a limited time frame.

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