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The problem is the decision to do this is never in the hands of the wage-earners... Only the powerful and rich can really change this reality, and it's clearly

• padobson 13y ago
  I don't know. If the venture finance industry has taught us anything, it's that one big win can pay for a whole mess of failures, and then some. If you tell a bunch of rich people they've got a good chance of financing the next Leonardo DaVinci or Thomas Edison by providing the living essentials to 5,000 people, you could probably get a few to take you up on it. Just make sure you're cutting them in on the profits.
  • Draiken 13y ago
    Unfortunately from someone looking from the outside, it looks like the venture industry you talk about is very small and restricted to a few areas. Maybe one day... but even with companies that come from that culture, normally after reaching a certain point of greatness, many stop helping the solution and give in to the system in pursuit of more and more profits. I'm very skeptical when it comes to changes in society. I really don't think it'll change anytime soon. At least not for better.
• wmt 13y ago
  The standard 8 hour / 5 day work week in Europe did not happen after some day the rich and powerful decided it, far from it. Strong labor unions were the key into making it a reality. While they might be impeding financial growth and make some things more bureaucratic, the increase in living conditions makes them worth it.