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Ask HN: At what point does variables that represent money in code become “real”?

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nh23423fefe
When people treat the variables like money. It doesn't matter if that was the intent or not.
aristofun
When does anything that is just a form of perception become “real”?
navjack27
How many THC carts are you in at this point?
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dondeee
sorry, just so that we are on the same page: what do you mean by “THC carts”?
dekhn
Thc vape cartridges. 2021 equivalent of taking a few too many hits off the bong
dondeee
Oh, my friend, you are completely right, I was *very* high when I wrote this post
joshxyz
Hahaha fucking hell, it's a crossover between a stoned thought and a shower thought
dondeee
Like, can you say “this variable’s money is backed up by fiat money”