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I love how our predictions of the future never account for the existence of poor people. That's why they're always so wildly off; the vast bulk of humanity are
by DanI-S 14y ago
I love how our predictions of the future never account for the existence of poor people. That's why they're always so wildly off; the vast bulk of humanity are never factored into the equation.
While I don't doubt there'll be printable organs and brain-integrated silicon by 2030, the majority of people will not benefit, and the tensions brought about by escalating inequality will set progress back by years.
- trurl 14y agoYes, my first thought was with rising healthcare costs whether even I'd be able to afford these fancy manufactured organs should I need them.
- pi18n 14y agoI have nightmares about neural implants being available but out of my ability to pay for them. And I am fortunate enough to be able to afford food and shelter. Poverty is a serious problem that should be solved. Food, shelter, healthcare, and neural implants should be available to everyone.
- dmix 14y ago> escalating inequality Worldwide poverty has been declining for decades. Costs of technology is declining at an ever rapid pace. Income equality between the top bracket and the bottom != less access to technology for everyone
- duaneb 14y agoThere will always be poor people, but quality of life goes up for everyone. Just look at e.g. how many people own computers/TVs/Cell Phones compared to 20 years ago. World wide (outside of my native US), I have less of an idea.