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Marxists and other leftists have identified the need for cheap labor as a major long-term weakness in capitalism for over a century. The question has always bee
by djur 11y ago
Marxists and other leftists have identified the need for cheap labor as a major long-term weakness in capitalism for over a century. The question has always been how long technological advances and increased globalization can provide the growth necessary for social stability.
Liberals might not think about it in the same way, but they're unlikely to see a reduction in population growth as a bad thing on its own terms. Certainly, they're very unlikely to propose natalist policies as a solution.
- afarrell 11y agoIsn't it also an even major weakness in socialism? After all, if your society is committed to providing a minimum standard of living for the elderly and disabled, that depends upon labor.
- danharaj 11y agoHow much labor do you think is needed to provide water, food, shelter, clothing, electricity, household machines (even a 3d printer), computation, and entertainment for everyone? The hours I put into a CRUD app last week are wasted labor as far as I'm concerned, but I need to pay rent to a landlord and the only people with money are people who want me to make them even more money.
- afarrell 11y agoWell, given that you have just described the vast majority of my household expenses, I would say a lot of labor goes into providing that. Also, you forgot healthcare.
- fludlight 11y agoThis is called the dependency ratio.
- jxramos 11y agonever heard of natalism before, good formalism there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalism