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Re:The connection between modern slavery and ecological disa... by Laaw on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @12:40PM (#11246895)
I wonder why it is we assume it's even possible to successfully maximize happiness on a global scale.

Has there ever been a time in human history where slavery wasn't the fundamental backbone of a prosperous society?

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Re:The connection between modern slavery and ecological disa... by zepto on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @12:46PM (#11246946)
Was here ever a time in human history when the horse wasn't the fastest way to travel?
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Re:The connection between modern slavery and ecological disa... by framp on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @12:41PM (#11246904)
Robots and automation?
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Re:The connection between modern slavery and ecological disa... by chii on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @08:59PM (#11250341)
That's yet to come to pass.
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