Re:Robots and industrialization in developing countries [pdf]
by ZenoArrow on Saturday November 19, 2016 @07:45AM
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You can't 'open source' more land. Whomever controls the natural resources will control how they're used.
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Re:Robots and industrialization in developing countries [pdf]
by mdpopescu on Saturday November 19, 2016 @07:58AM
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The amount of unused land in the world is mind-boggling. The amount of unused land in the most populous countries in the world is mind-boggling.
Re:Robots and industrialization in developing countries [pdf]
by ZenoArrow on Saturday November 19, 2016 @08:13AM
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Just because it's unused doesn't mean it's not owned by someone. Besides, what happens when all land is owned, what about the generations that follow?
Re:Robots and industrialization in developing countries [pdf]
by mdpopescu on Saturday November 19, 2016 @02:18PM
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I think it's a bit early to try and solve all future problems. Those poor people who will have no jobs need something to do, right? :)
[I agree that "it's owned by someone" can be a problem more than "there's not enough land". Unfortunately, that's politics so I have no quick solution.]
Re:Robots and industrialization in developing countries [pdf]
by ZenoArrow on Saturday November 19, 2016 @06:10PM
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"there's not enough land" wasn't my original point, it was about control of that land, I'm glad you agree it's a problem.
As for what happens to the poor in future generations, it depends on bringing out the best in those with the power to choose. I don't think the alternative is helpful to entertain at this point. The only question is whether we can mature as a race to share without force, or whether balance will be made using force (government coercion, etc...). It's a question about how much faith we have in the human race to grow up quickly.