Maybe it was the LSD, but I think pink floyd caught a glimpse of the future. Consider this is the earth really over populated or are there to many people and not enough jobs. The government and the corporations consider each individual an economic unit. Children are future economic units. What would happen if machines did all the work? What would the people do?
This may sound like the plot to a sci-fi movie , but consider the following facts. Since 1970 the government has permitted the pill and legal abortion at the same time jobs started moving over seas. Richard Nixon opened china to trade , but what kind of trade? Our jobs?
The Japanese have and will be the world leader in robotic R&D. They are building robots to help care for the elderly.This is ironic since more and more of their industrial production is being done by Taiwan and Korea. In addition they have automated most of their remaining factories. What jobs will be available for the next generation of people in japan?
What about he good old USA. The life blood of our economy OIL is only going keep getting more expensive as it runs out. That means the economy starts to slow, which means we stop building new office parks and shopping malls. What jobs will be available for the next generation of Americans.
What happens when each of us stops being an economic unit. Whose sole purpose in life is to work and consume to keep the machine running. How can we continue to grow our economy when we have consumed all we can. Where will we work. When due to outsourcing or automation we have no jobs? Remember all the gains in productivity the past ten years have come thru having computers do the jobs people used to do.
This will not happen in our life times , but we will see the trend. When people cease to be a economic unit , they cease to be. When we have no money than the machines will have nothing to do either. Then we could stop being economic units and be individuals again. Each with our own attributes which will give us our sense value to our communities. It maybe a slower pace of life? We may all have to work harder, But we maybe alot happier.
Sound like sci-fi. Maybe, but take a good look at the big picture. It may surprise you.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
to tell the truth / presidential primaries
Back in the Day . there was a TV quiz show called " to tell the truth" . The premise of the show was . There would be a average person , sitting in in front of the 4 celebrity judges. These celebrity judges would ask the ordinary person questions and from the answers try and guess what the regular persons occupation was. It was a pretty good show.
Watching the candidates debates. I am reminded of this old game show. The candidates when asked specific questions give vague answers with a lot of feel good rhetoric. Almost like the viewer has to guess what their position is on the issues. There are a few interesting points to this.
First point. Why do the CNN talking heads moderate the debates? Why do the ask such vague questions? This question was asked of Hilary and Barak last week. " Do you like each other? " . I thought for a minute Dr. Phil was running the debates.
Second point. This is a presidential race built and fueled by emotion. It is fueled by gender, race, and beauty. These are the big questions in the media everyday. " What did Hilary wear at the debate?" " Did Barack smile enough?" " How old did McCain look last night? " This race is all about " Who do you love "
Third point. The candidates are not talking about the real issues . Hilary started to and it brought her to tears. The real issues are pretty depressing. The economy, gas prices, and quality of life . These issues are complex and any issue to complex starts to turn the voters off. The candidates and the media want to keep this simple and feel good. Hey it worked for Ronald Reagan.
fourth point. Why is each state primary and caucus being scrutinized so closely? Because the 24 hour news machines need constant refueling. That is why we are hearing so much controversy over every statement the candidates make. Not what they said, but how they really meant it. Hey is there a Dr.Phil in the house . Just like American Idol. It all about the TV ratings and advertising.
It has been a fun race so far . Like a reality show. Unfortunately this time it is for real and the next president will have to make some tough decision's. Unless Jesus returns and brings a miracle with him, there will be a recession[depression] in the next 4 years. how long and how deep will depend on the wisdom, courage, and more importantly the integrity of the next president.
Watching the candidates debates. I am reminded of this old game show. The candidates when asked specific questions give vague answers with a lot of feel good rhetoric. Almost like the viewer has to guess what their position is on the issues. There are a few interesting points to this.
First point. Why do the CNN talking heads moderate the debates? Why do the ask such vague questions? This question was asked of Hilary and Barak last week. " Do you like each other? " . I thought for a minute Dr. Phil was running the debates.
Second point. This is a presidential race built and fueled by emotion. It is fueled by gender, race, and beauty. These are the big questions in the media everyday. " What did Hilary wear at the debate?" " Did Barack smile enough?" " How old did McCain look last night? " This race is all about " Who do you love "
Third point. The candidates are not talking about the real issues . Hilary started to and it brought her to tears. The real issues are pretty depressing. The economy, gas prices, and quality of life . These issues are complex and any issue to complex starts to turn the voters off. The candidates and the media want to keep this simple and feel good. Hey it worked for Ronald Reagan.
fourth point. Why is each state primary and caucus being scrutinized so closely? Because the 24 hour news machines need constant refueling. That is why we are hearing so much controversy over every statement the candidates make. Not what they said, but how they really meant it. Hey is there a Dr.Phil in the house . Just like American Idol. It all about the TV ratings and advertising.
It has been a fun race so far . Like a reality show. Unfortunately this time it is for real and the next president will have to make some tough decision's. Unless Jesus returns and brings a miracle with him, there will be a recession[depression] in the next 4 years. how long and how deep will depend on the wisdom, courage, and more importantly the integrity of the next president.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
