Nah, I feel like it’s one of those trade offer memes:

I get: To replace your critical thinking skills

You get: To help us use the energy and water equivalent to a small nation

Never felt like a good deal, you know?

*Looks at capitalism*

…Checks out.

It’s a can

Aw hell, if it’s collapsed I’ll just start a big “drive” in theater and have community showings! No society means no copyright enforcement!

Just bought a house after years of hunting. I’m /absolutely/ building a home theater in the basement to enjoy my home media server from once I can afford it in…17 years or so, assuming society hasn’t collapsed by then.

Weirdly wholesome really, it’s about acknowledging your role models and thanking them for being there. Sure it’s a bit parasocial but he’s championing their causes so I can see why they’d want to express gratitude.

One must imagine Sisyphus happy.