[osigurdson]

We’ve had many technological advancements, but few touch on concrete problems that actually save time or reduce costs for individuals. I suspect the next few decades will have more impact in this regard than the last 50 years.

Full self driving might be an example in the near future that will measurably lift standards of living for many. More automation, AI and robotics are the key.

[rqtwteye]

No tech will be available to lift the standard of living in the same way that a reliable health care and social system, affordable housing and reasonable work life balance can. Telling people “you can’t afford health care, housing or retirement but look at how great self driving cars and phones are” is just condescending talk by the upper class to distract from growing inequality.

[osigurdson]

Healthcare is largely tech. Housing is human technology . Retirement is just accumulated savings, which go further with less expensive goods and services.

Since everything you mention that we need more of is human technology, why are you so convinced that more technology will not benefit people?

I’m certain there was a point in history where everyone was largely equal with very very little. Was this better?