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Don't we already have a world where machines are the ones producing our needs? There's that Discovery Channel series called "How it's Made" where you see it's p

Don't we already have a world where machines are the ones producing our needs? There's that Discovery Channel series called "How it's Made" where you see it's practically all robots. Do you agree? > and without it, the advances you speak of will be used to funnel more wealth to the top. All the technologies for mass production so far has indeed funneled to the top huh? And this I believe has also slowed down advancement in technology (unless it's something that is very profitable). > split productivity gains with labor and capital You'll be called Socialist. Giving what the laborers deserve is Socialism. "Share the means of production!" However, the fact that Bernie had a following is a good indicator. There's also Corbin whom is pushing for a 'right to own' policy.

toomuchtodo 8y ago
> Don't we already have a world where machines are the ones producing our needs? There's that Discovery Channel series called "How it's Made" where you see it's practically all robots. Do you agree? I don't agree, in that we haven't gone far enough with regards to automation. It's still much too expensive, putting it out of reach of anyone without deep pockets or access to capital markets. > All the technologies for mass production so far has indeed funneled to the top huh? And this I believe has also slowed down advancement in technology (unless it's something that is very profitable). The majority of productivity gains has been captured by capital, yes: https://i.stack.imgur.com/iCTuo.jpg https://i.stack.imgur.com/iCTuo.jpg (the dismantling of labor unions in the US is also a contributor to wages being held down, but that is out of scope for this comment) > You'll be called Socialist. Giving what the laborers deserve is Socialism. "Share the means of production!" I identify as a Democratic Socialist politically. The distinction is important.

toomuchtodo 8y ago

> Don't we already have a world where machines are the ones producing our needs? There's that Discovery Channel series called "How it's Made" where you see it's practically all robots. Do you agree? I don't agree, in that we haven't gone far enough with regards to automation. It's still much too expensive, putting it out of reach of anyone without deep pockets or access to capital markets. > All the technologies for mass production so far has indeed funneled to the top huh? And this I believe has also slowed down advancement in technology (unless it's something that is very profitable). The majority of productivity gains has been captured by capital, yes: https://i.stack.imgur.com/iCTuo.jpg https://i.stack.imgur.com/iCTuo.jpg (the dismantling of labor unions in the US is also a contributor to wages being held down, but that is out of scope for this comment) > You'll be called Socialist. Giving what the laborers deserve is Socialism. "Share the means of production!" I identify as a Democratic Socialist politically. The distinction is important.