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by jrandom 6157 days ago
I'd like to see all this technology, knowledge, and power put to use to feed, clothe, and house every person on the planet. There's no non-political reason we can't do this, but our current cultures won't allow for it.

I'd like to be able to pursue my passions and hobbies without having to waste the vast majority of my life in a day job just to survive. Life is to goddamned short for this madness.

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If everyone accomplishes your second goal, we will probably no longer be wealthy enough to achieve your first goal.

Incidentally, if you live in the US, your second goal is achievable. At least 30 million americans do exactly that. The government classifies them as "poor", although they lack no material goods necessary for survival.