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The explanation would be automation. If we have machines doing the bulk work of food production and distribution (with some people involved, but not the entire
by quickthrower2 7y ago
The explanation would be automation. If we have machines doing the bulk work of food production and distribution (with some people involved, but not the entire population), then there is in theory room for some people not to work. This means other people will need to take up that slack, but lets honestly look at most of the jobs we do and the world is mostly inventing work for itself. "Must see movie?" "Luxury Appartments" "Diamond rings" "Minecraft" etc. etc. Pretty much most of the stuff we buy in the 1st world are luxuries.
- rayiner 7y agoSuch automation doesn’t exist now and may or may not exist in the future. Moreover, the kind of jobs necessary to take care of a larger elderly population (doctors, nursing, housework) will be the last to be automated, if it’s ever automated.
- quickthrower2 7y agoOk I agree the "doctors, nursing, housework" part would probably always need to be covered by the person needing the care or their family. I was thinking more about the time between retirement and getting to the point you need aged care.