The Congo Tantalum Rush

Logic Bomb writes: "The New York Times Magazine takes a look at the mining of a muddy substance called coltan. Once refined, it becomes tantalum, the crucial ingredient in capacitors. To put it simply, the modern high-tech world depends on this stuff. And while most of us have images of squeaky-clean chip factories and such -- in marked contrast to sleazy textile sweatshops -- it turns out that this industry has a dark side that takes a major toll on human lives. Definitely worth a read."

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Re:Not just hi-tech

[KupekKupoppo]

...most of us are wearing at least one piece of clothing produced under less than ideal conditions.

I'm naked, but I guess you still might be right right. I was probably produced under less than ideal conditions.

[sigh]