Election incoming

[luka]

Working is absolutely stupid. Totally pointless boring waste of time.

 

[luka]

UBI is interesting because it really signals the end of capitalism, or at least this stage of capitalism. And the supposition is that workers are no longer necessary. The system has other ways to sustain itself. What that might mean for us, ie those deemed surplus to requirements, who knows but it's disquieting to say the least. I can't imagine we'll just be kept like domestic animals out of some kind of sentimental impulse.

 

[luka]

Probably turned into fertiliser or animal feed or something

 

[luka]

Organs put on ice for the overlords in case they need a transplant.

 

[luka]

So that's what you've got to look forward to.

 

[Corpsey]

Was reading up on Peter Thiel earlier today and he'd fit right into your Nerds Are Taking Over thread. Believes the smartest should rule. Favourite book is Lord of the Rings.

Found out the other day that Bezos owns a Captain Picard costume.

 

[luka]

Nerd-Reich.

 

[luka]

I think we should start calling Corbyn, dad.

 

[luka]

People say it's a cult but it's not enough of a cult yet. Dad. A bit like fuhrer but cuddlier and kindlier.

 

[Corpsey]

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/11/28/no-death-no-taxes

They did quite a good one on Bezos the other day too.

 

[Mr. Tea]

I think we should start calling Corbyn, dad.

People have been calling him 'grandpa' for years already.

 

[sufi]

Talking of paternity...

 

[firefinga]

Working is absolutely stupid. Totally pointless boring waste of time.

Exactly, and the very reason the smartest kids try to get into the position where you have others work for you

 

[luka]

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/11/28/no-death-no-taxes

They did quite a good one on Bezos the other day too.

cryonics, in case all else fails

dodgeball

self-improvement

personal digital archivization

super intelligence through a.i. or uploading

 

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UBI is interesting because it really signals the end of capitalism, or at least this stage of capitalism. And the supposition is that workers are no longer necessary. The system has other ways to sustain itself. What that might mean for us, ie those deemed surplus to requirements, who knows but it's disquieting to say the least. I can't imagine we'll just be kept like domestic animals out of some kind of sentimental impulse.

I've always felt that Soylent Green is how the future's likely to turn out. The rich holed up in their luxury housing, everyone else living in overcrowded accommodation, sleeping on the stairs, no wildlife, euthanasia centres etc.

 

[craner]

I think Labour are going to do quite well in this election.

 

[luka]

It's late but we finally got the (tentative) prediction!

 

[luka]

Rather pales in comparison to versions Soylent green predictions mind you

 

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