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Can socialism really work?
Eventually a tipping point will occur that automation displaces enough workers it will be required to some degree.
Probably not for 50 or 100 years in most countries, but it will happen.
>>70144026
That's true. Unless there's massive population reduction
>>70144026
that's true
>>70144026
That is true.
>>70144026
Past Tense brushed over this but I think part of it was suggested that the gimmies were the productive members of society who couldn't attain work or get a job.
Any other examples?
Dude just had an idea.
Instead of explorers
New series should have sociologists
And social workers.
Think about it.
>>70146579
that's true
>>70146579
lol. Gene Roddenberry? Who he?! lol BTFO4gud
>>70143855
Yes but only when greedless AI controls distribution.
>>70148588
>he thinks AGI goals will accord with humans'
>>70148118
that's true
>>70144026
not really, automation just means more productivity, not less jobs, at least not in the long term.
>>70150154
Then why is Detroit a shit hole and not producing steel and cars and shit?
>>70150310
Detroit is actually pretty nice these days. Come visit and check it out.
>>70146445
only true trekker itt
>>70143855
socialism? nah senpai
>>70151244
Thanks anon.. I hope? I guess? Yes!
>>70151325
You remember that episode where Quark and the Gamma Quadrant salesman played by Zephram Co- wait, I mean played by James Cromwell.
Quark makes a great argument for capitalism, basically saying that he engaged in simple barter and there was no risk involved.
Later in the episode, that Jem'Hadar warhead gets lodged in their meeting room and they are forced to take a risk. There's more to it but basically he proves his point and what not by showing that indecision and / or an inability to take risk is detrimental to a society or person because the rewards later mitigate that risk in the future.
>I hope I didn't fuck that up
>>70150406
What about Flint?
>>70152391
That was a simple mistake, nothing to do with automation.
>>70143855
The Federation isn't really socialism, though. There are no indications of coercive economics or taxation.
>>70154213
What is it then? I don't know. Do you? Do you?
The new generation of Star Trek movies is better than the crappy TV series.
Prove me wrong.
