Re:Some predict computers will produce a jobless future. Her...
by mcv on Tuesday February 18, 2014 @11:49AM
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> We should aspire to a society where people have the choice to take pride in what they do.
And to do what they take pride in.
How many people today are really proud of what they do? How many aren't? How many are simply doing it because it pays the bills? Wouldn't it be much better if they didn't have to do that drudgery anymore, and could instead focus on what they really want?
Re:Some predict computers will produce a jobless future. Her...
by 7952 on Wednesday February 19, 2014 @12:05PM
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This kind of arguments is at risk of being condescending. It is perfectly respectable to spend you day working on boring tasks just to get a pay check. In fact a lot of more desirable jobs have large amounts of drudge, admin, and pointless meetings. That is a consequence of doing activities in a group for something greater than your own vanity. Hobbies remain fun because they are less consequential; you can afford a little indulgence. Making things for other people creates risk; which is mitigated with boring repetitive procedures.
Re:Some predict computers will produce a jobless future. Her...
by mcv on Thursday February 20, 2014 @05:35AM
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I think you're missing the point. It's not there's anything wrong with people _doing_ boring useless tasks, the problem is that they _have to do_ boring and useless tasks.
It's not condescending towards the people, it's criticism towards the system. The system is wrong, the people are its victims.
This has already happened. Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and mass produced food have turned what used to be a full time difficult job into a chore for your spare time. It created more time for people to do paid work. The ironic thing is that nowadays people love some of those chores (like cooking, growing vegetables, or making bread). We should aspire to a society where people have the choice to take pride in what they do.