Given it's super commonly used in electronics, gold is definitely useful for stuff. Not saying it's enough to justify the value since humans also go apeshit for shiny stuff, but it *is* very useful.
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Gold is not useful for electronics. That is a myth. Gold has been replaced by advanced metallurgy in electronics long, long ago. A little is used in some types of IC carriers, but it is so minute it does not justify the price. This is also a red herring since gold was valued long before electronics ever existed
I thought tantalum was the new thing in electronics. Sure looks like gold to the average viewer.
Tantalum has been used in electronics for over 70 years. It's used in large quantities compared to gold. It's useful to miniaturize and improve longevity. There are many alternatives to tantalum, but given many factors, it's prefered in some cases.
Right on, I learn new stuff on here everyday