- 19 Nov 2019 17:22
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No, but they will move elsewhere and the nation loses that revenue.
We have not achieved the Utopia yet. Until them some people will align themselves at the bottom. However, there is hope! I believe technology will soon offer a great standard of living to the poor and they may not even need to work. The problem is that having nothing to do may lead to nihilism and further frug addiction. The Utopia will come when the rich achieve a state of redundant wealth and massive technological development. At that time distinction will not be based on money but on other attributes such as looks or intelligence.
Exploit?? Sure, it may happen if there is a massive surplus of labor. I also agree that working implies some sort of slavery. Even the self employed have to work for someone.
Assume you work in large factory assembly line manufacturing electric cars. Your job is to put the screws on the bumper. How is the owner of the factory stealing your surplus labor. Would you even have that surplus if you were not employed by the factory? Why is it wrong for the owner tom sell the electric car for a profit which I assume is the surplus labor?
B0ycey wrote:Are you expecting the rich to become poor if the income bracket increases?
No, but they will move elsewhere and the nation loses that revenue.
Ultimately there should be a standard living before tax. And most definitely a minimum wage that reflects a standard of living. If you cannot afford to live on a 40 hour week there is something fucking wrong with the system.
We have not achieved the Utopia yet. Until them some people will align themselves at the bottom. However, there is hope! I believe technology will soon offer a great standard of living to the poor and they may not even need to work. The problem is that having nothing to do may lead to nihilism and further frug addiction. The Utopia will come when the rich achieve a state of redundant wealth and massive technological development. At that time distinction will not be based on money but on other attributes such as looks or intelligence.
Expecting the wealthy to pay their fair share who exploit surplus labor of their employees is a very small ask indeed.
Exploit?? Sure, it may happen if there is a massive surplus of labor. I also agree that working implies some sort of slavery. Even the self employed have to work for someone.
Assume you work in large factory assembly line manufacturing electric cars. Your job is to put the screws on the bumper. How is the owner of the factory stealing your surplus labor. Would you even have that surplus if you were not employed by the factory? Why is it wrong for the owner tom sell the electric car for a profit which I assume is the surplus labor?