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[–] Zink@programming.dev 45 points 9 months ago (6 children)

The pyramids are an impressive feat that should not be ignored, but let’s not pretend like the luxury of modern technology doesn’t give us an insurmountable advantage.

We’re comparing a large skillfully built pile of big rocks to modern buildings that are several times taller and thinner while also being hollowed out for everyday use and filled with utilities and other infrastructure.

If the Steinway Tower or the Burj Khalifa were solid rock they would still be more impressive than the pyramids. But they have the equivalent of neighborhoods and towns inside them.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 24 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Also the bass pro shop pyramid and luxor pyramid exist, we are at the point where our direct equivelents to the ancient pyramids is a sporting goods place and a monument to mans decadence.

[–] QuantumStorm@lemmy.world 14 points 9 months ago (2 children)

As someone who grew up in Memphis, I hate that the pyramid got bought by Bass Pro Shop. It used to be a multi use structure for basketball, concerts, and even art exhibits.

[–] MJKee9@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It had been a dead venue for years. At least bass pro turned it back into a useful space

[–] QuantumStorm@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

I know, it just felt like selling off a piece of city history to me instead of trying to do something else with it.

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