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Re:What if jobs are not the solution but the problem? by id on Friday November 25, 2016 @05:29PM (#13040317)
> I can imagine a future where the basic standard of living for everyone is like what we give senior citizens today. Everyone is clothed, fed, has a roof over their heads, and has access to medical care.

This is already a reality in many countries. It would be very easy to also make it a reality in the US. The resources are there.

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Re:What if jobs are not the solution but the problem? by atemerev on Sunday November 27, 2016 @04:38AM (#13048482)
They are not. Even for the senior citizens — existing pension systems are on the verge of collapse already.
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