Re:The brave new world of robots and lost jobs
by dwaltrip on Friday August 12, 2016 @12:49PM
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Why can't we create programs to help people engage in activities that they find meaningful, while at the same time connecting with others in their community?
Your post hints at some deep human needs, which our current culture heavily assumes must be met by a traditional job & economic production. It may be a painful transition, but it isn't difficult for me imagine a society that relies on other endeavors to meet these needs.
Local arts programs. Maker shops. Fairs and sporting events. Mentoring programs. Maybe some kind of part-time thing that resembles a college or university in many ways, and it doesn't necessarily end after 4 years. And so on.
In fact, human nature being as it is, after several decades, a stigma would likely develop against those who chose to stay at home and not get involved in any of the programs, similar to the stigma against being unemployed today.
People just want to be recognized and valued, and to feel a sense of personal progress. There are many ways to do this. Look at open source for an example of a community that achieves these things without any money exchanging hands.
Your post hints at some deep human needs, which our current culture heavily assumes must be met by a traditional job & economic production. It may be a painful transition, but it isn't difficult for me imagine a society that relies on other endeavors to meet these needs.
Local arts programs. Maker shops. Fairs and sporting events. Mentoring programs. Maybe some kind of part-time thing that resembles a college or university in many ways, and it doesn't necessarily end after 4 years. And so on.
In fact, human nature being as it is, after several decades, a stigma would likely develop against those who chose to stay at home and not get involved in any of the programs, similar to the stigma against being unemployed today.
People just want to be recognized and valued, and to feel a sense of personal progress. There are many ways to do this. Look at open source for an example of a community that achieves these things without any money exchanging hands.