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Scarcity is artificial with our level of technology and our ingenuity.
It's a myth, we are able to produce more than enough even with many countless individuals in dire straits maintaining the world's economy/production. We produce so much that we can afford to waste incredible amounts of food and other goods without batting an eye.
What if the individuals slaving were given the ingredients to be happy and healthy, with their human rights and needs respected?
Personally, I believe the world would get even more productive, things would start making sense, people wouldn't have to work so hard, we'd see forward movement in our societies, and without a doubt we'd see incredible advancements.
I refuse to believe that everybody would laze about, leave the "hard" jobs unattended, and let the world rot.
If we can work this hard while we are forced to survive, forced to live in lack while the landfills pile up to the sky — there's no way we wouldn't be incredibly more efficient if people could take a second to breathe and fill their cup. If everybody could take a second and look around and see where things could be even better, where they can make a difference, everything would surely very quickly improve.
There's no way to convince me that "peak productivity" is everybody emptying their cup and breaking the glass to pay debts and to afford necessities.
Did you mean to respond to me because I don't see how it relates? I assume you are responding to the thread.
I agree with you to a point. I mean, think of how wonderful a world it could be if there was any kind of equity. People making sure everyone is fed, no theft, no slavery, etc. It's almost traumatizing to realize we have the capacity to make this a reality, but don't.
I've come to the conclusion this is just fantasy. It's human nature to destroy itself. People have a long history of hating people not like them. Just when I think we're making progress along comes racism again.
I don't believe this will ever change. It's a true shame.
You mentioned scarcity, so I chimed in. I am going to stand resolute because I don't want to see humanity devolve. I am going to stand in my power and encourage everybody I interact with to do the same. Doesn't mean they have to agree or listen.
For my friends here in the US, the current state of affairs cannot continue or we will lose all of our rights and very quickly this leadership will drive us off the cliff while they play chicken.
Thanks for responding, sorry that it wasn't entirely relevant.
I've already lost hope, but good luck with that.