Part 3: Jobs and the Economy
In this section we look at jobs and the overall economy. We start with A Lost Generation: Why The Personal Story Of The Beautiful Yulia Is Also Our Story which recounts the sad story of a young Russian engineer and how this is symptomatic of wider issues with employment in the West. This follows with a brief history of changes in employment since the Industrial revolution in Where Are All The Jobs Going? Lessons From The First Industrial Revolution. And 150 Years Of Pain. and then major changes in employment in Jobs: First, Get Rid Of Expensive Westerners. Second, Get Rid Of People Entirely. We follow this up by looking at the impact of humanoid robots on society and the economy by looking back at slavery in the Ancient Greece, Rome and the Ottoman Empire in Robotics and Slavery. We also look at the issue of mass immigration in an era of AI and increased automation and robotics in The Paradox of Mass Migration and Robots in the Age of Automation. On the one hand we can’t need mass immigration to solve our aging population crisis and, at the same time say that all the jobs are going to be replaced by robots. Both cannot be true at the same time.
In Why Buying Cheap Imported Products Is More Expensive For Individuals And Not Just Society we look at the issues of buying cheap products from abroad on society as a whole. In Seeing Ghosts: Merging The Real World With The Virtual World we look at the impact of augmented reality on employment.
These articles are followed by a comparison of the policies of two brilliant economists in Keynes And Hayek Are Both Dead, And Wrong and how they impact our world today and the religious and financial justification of encouraging high inflation policies in Debt Jubilees And Hyperinflation – Why History Shows That This Might Be The Way Forward For Us All.
Finally, we look at the techniques we can use in order to be able to predict the future more effectively in The Perils of Prediction. This is important, as in the following article we look at the platform technologies that will shape the next 100 years in The Fusion of Revolutionary Technologies: Unlocking Humanity's Greatest Transformation.
The Fusion of Revolutionary Technologies: Unlocking Humanity's Greatest Transformation
The future holds a transformative convergence of groundbreaking technologies like AI, space exploration, robotics, vertical farming, quantum computing, brain-computer interfaces, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and genomics. These platform technologies will reshape industries, societies, and our very existence, enabling remarkable advancements in healthcare, longevity, agriculture, and space colonization. However, this progress also raises profound ethical, social, and existential challenges. Navigating this uncharted territory will require proactive governance, international collaboration, and a deep commitment to ensuring these technologies benefit humanity as a whole. Embrace the future or risk being left behind.
The Perils of Prediction: Lessons from History on Navigating an Uncertain Future
In a world of accelerating change and complexity, the art of predicting the future has never been more crucial or challenging. This thought-provoking article takes us on a captivating journey through history and psychology, technology and society, to uncover the hidden forces that shape our ability to anticipate what lies ahead. From ancient prophecies to cutting-edge data science, the article illuminates the timeless human struggle to navigate uncertainty and harness the power of strategic foresight. Packed with fascinating case studies and practical strategies, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive in an age of exponential disruption and boundless possibility.
The Paradox of Mass Migration and Robots in the Age of Automation
In a world grappling with aging populations and labor shortages, the clarion call for mass migration grows louder. Yet, as the march of automation accelerates, with robots and AI poised to upend labor markets, a paradox emerges. Will the promise of migrant labor be rendered moot by the rise of the machines? As we navigate this uncharted territory, one thing is clear: the very nature of work hangs in the balance. The forces of migration and automation, intertwined in an intricate dance, will shape our societies in ways we have yet to fully comprehend. The future is uncertain, but the choices we make today will echo through generations to come.
Robotics and Slavery
In a thought-provoking exploration, this article draws parallels between the rise of humanoid robots and the historical institution of slavery, highlighting the potential for widespread job displacement, increased inequality, and social unrest. As robots become increasingly capable and affordable, they are poised to reshape the economy and society in profound ways, raising fundamental questions about the future of work and the very meaning of human existence. While the collaboration between humans and machines holds great promise, particularly in space exploration, navigating the ethical and social implications of this new era will be one of the defining challenges of our time.
Debt Jubilees And Hyperinflation – Why History Shows That This Might Be The Way Forward For Us All
Western countries are lumbering under ever increasing amounts of debt. Time to default.
Keynes And Hayek Are Both Dead, And Wrong
Keynes and Hayek were both brilliant individuals and provided deep insights on how a modern economy worked. Their ideas are now so revered by their adherents that they are closer to the word of God than the musings of economists. This is a problem.
Why Buying Cheap Imported Products Is More Expensive For Individuals And Not Just Society
Why do so many Western politicians and economists promote a trading system that increases Western unemployment levels and results in a gigantic transfer of wealth to the East every year?
Jobs: First, Get Rid Of Expensive Westerners. Second, Get Rid Of People Entirely
It makes sense for Western companies to get rid of expensive Western workers and replace them with workers from poorer countries. The next step is to get rid of people altogether.
Where Are All The Jobs Going? Lessons From The First Industrial Revolution. And 150 Years Of Pain.
The Industrial Revolution was hellish for workers in Western countries and impoverished millions in India and China. Our new Industrial Revolution has the potential to be far worse.
A Lost Generation: Why The Personal Story Of The Beautiful Yulia Is Also Our Story
The collapse of the Soviet Union had a catastrophic impact on the societies of the Soviet block. It provides a sobering warning for the West of what might happen here.