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by DetectDefect 149 days ago
It is pretty plain to see technology enables socio-economic disharmony, to say the least. While it may not be the "cause" it is certainly a potent accelerant.
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Yes but we can't stop progress while scarcity is still causing suffering. I think that communication works long term, even with algorithm suppression. Insightful ideas tend to bubble up, especially during chaotic times.
At this point, scarcity is an artifact of our economy
>but we can't stop progress while scarcity is still causing suffering.

That's what the billionaires are betting on. That or running away when the bombs hit.

Whether that last sentence is figurative or literal relies on how we react in the next few years. Maybe even few months here in the US.