Foxconn to Build $10B Factory in U.S

Re:Foxconn to Build $10B Factory in U.S by twakefield on Thursday July 27, 2017 @12:07AM (#14862625)

Setting the specific numbers aside, I think providing subsidized jobs is generally a better idea than UBI.

American society places a lot of value on having a job, so it is important for people to have one to help maintain self worth.

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Re:Foxconn to Build $10B Factory in U.S by toomuchtodo on Thursday July 27, 2017 @12:08AM (#14862633)

I both respectfully and vigorously disagree. It's time we break down this sham that you require a job to have self worth.

If you automate yourself of a job, are you worthless now? Of course not! But we're still stuck with these silly societal moores that work and a job equate to value. No longer!

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Re:Foxconn to Build $10B Factory in U.S by twakefield on Thursday July 27, 2017 @12:52AM (#14862799)

I don't disagree with you but I think we need to be cognizant of the best way to transition away from the current value system.

I worry a step change will fail badly.

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