The Future, in many respects, is clear.

There will be far fewer jobs.

It began with the Industrial Revolution, and has continued, unabated.

The early 1900's saw the collapse of the Family Farm, as Farming By Machine meant far fewer farmers were needed to produce food.

And slowly, other simple jobs are disappearing. Elevator Operators, Toll Collectors, Cashiers.

Very soon, Cabbies. Then Truck Drivers.

Fast Food Workers will decline dramatically.

Eventually even Construction will revolutionize, as Buildings, Roads, Bridges will be "printed" by thousands to millions of tiny "termite" or "ant" robots, working in unison, under computer guidance.

Sadly, the results of idleness are already far too clear. In our Inner Cities, Drugs, Gangs, Perversions rule, as Humans lose their sense of purpose.

I fear Hell is more likely than Utopia, at least for the masses.

Quote from: SalemCat on December 20, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
The Future, in many respects, is clear.

There will be far fewer jobs.

It began with the Industrial Revolution, and has continued, unabated.

The early 1900's saw the collapse of the Family Farm, as Farming By Machine meant far fewer farmers were needed to produce food.

And slowly, other simple jobs are disappearing. Elevator Operators, Toll Collectors, Cashiers.

Very soon, Cabbies. Then Truck Drivers.

Fast Food Workers will decline dramatically.

Eventually even Construction will revolutionize, as Buildings, Roads, Bridges will be "printed" by thousands to millions of tiny "termite" or "ant" robots, working in unison, under computer guidance.

Sadly, the results of idleness are already far too clear. In our Inner Cities, Drugs, Gangs, Perversions rule, as Humans lose their sense of purpose.

I fear Hell is more likely than Utopia, at least for the masses.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Adjustments can be made by those willing to do so.

Your synopsis could be a democrat talking point. There is no hope, but depend on us to sustain you.

Quote from: SalemCat on December 20, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
The Future, in many respects, is clear.

There will be far fewer jobs.

It began with the Industrial Revolution, and has continued, unabated.

The early 1900's saw the collapse of the Family Farm, as Farming By Machine meant far fewer farmers were needed to produce food.

And slowly, other simple jobs are disappearing. Elevator Operators, Toll Collectors, Cashiers.

Very soon, Cabbies. Then Truck Drivers.

Fast Food Workers will decline dramatically.

Eventually even Construction will revolutionize, as Buildings, Roads, Bridges will be "printed" by thousands to millions of tiny "termite" or "ant" robots, working in unison, under computer guidance.

Sadly, the results of idleness are already far too clear. In our Inner Cities, Drugs, Gangs, Perversions rule, as Humans lose their sense of purpose.

I fear Hell is more likely than Utopia, at least for the masses.

Do you realize how crazy you sound?  Study up on Adam Smith's "invisible hand".

Quote from: SalemCat on December 20, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
The Future, in many respects, is clear.

There will be far fewer jobs.

It began with the Industrial Revolution, and has continued, unabated.

The early 1900's saw the collapse of the Family Farm, as Farming By Machine meant far fewer farmers were needed to produce food.

And slowly, other simple jobs are disappearing. Elevator Operators, Toll Collectors, Cashiers.

Very soon, Cabbies. Then Truck Drivers.

Fast Food Workers will decline dramatically.

Eventually even Construction will revolutionize, as Buildings, Roads, Bridges will be "printed" by thousands to millions of tiny "termite" or "ant" robots, working in unison, under computer guidance.

Sadly, the results of idleness are already far too clear. In our Inner Cities, Drugs, Gangs, Perversions rule, as Humans lose their sense of purpose.

I fear Hell is more likely than Utopia, at least for the masses.

And strangely enough, we survived and thrived.

Quote from: Solar on December 21, 2015, 08:18:31 AM
And strangely enough, we survived and thrived.

Surviving ? Yes.

Thriving ? Depend of the definition.

Quote from: taxed on December 21, 2015, 06:54:56 AM
Do you realize how crazy you sound?  Study up on Adam Smith's "invisible hand".

Oh, I have.

What I expect to happen, is as "Robots" become universal, and the Human Masses less and less useful, the Ruling Class will increase efforts towards Abortion and Birth Control.

Homosexuality is another proven method which leads to population decrease.

Already huge numbers of Americans are useful to them for ONE THING ONLY - A VOTE.

Quote from: SalemCat on December 21, 2015, 05:37:23 PM
What I expect to happen, is as "Robots" become universal, and the Human Masses less and less useful, the Ruling Class will increase efforts towards Abortion and Birth Control.

Homosexuality is another proven method which leads to population decrease.

Already huge numbers of Americans are useful to them for ONE THING ONLY - A VOTE.

I must say you do have a shitty out look on life.  They have been saying that for over 90+ years that I know of.     Today I was in town, there was no less then 15 help wanted on doors or windows.   

No, no shitty outlook. If you don't know the enemy, how can you battle him ?

There IS a way to defeat the evils Technology will bring.

I'm uncertain what the solution is, but ignoring the problem it IS NOT the answer.

Understanding the Elite want to ELIMINATE the Middle Class is the first step.

This is true in America, Venezuela, Mexico, everywhere.

And DISARMING the Middle Class makes us SLAVES.

Think about it - you live in some tiny village in Eastern Germany. Merkel decides to flood you with Muslims, who now beat, rape, and rob with impunity. This IS what is happening NOW.

How do you fight back without weapons ?

Quote from: SalemCat on December 21, 2015, 07:49:33 PM
No, no shitty outlook. If you don't know the enemy, how can you battle him ?

There IS a way to defeat the evils Technology will bring.

I'm uncertain what the solution is, but ignoring the problem it IS NOT the answer.

Understanding the Elite want to ELIMINATE the Middle Class is the first step.

This is true in America, Venezuela, Mexico, everywhere.

And DISARMING the Middle Class makes us SLAVES.

Think about it - you live in some tiny village in Eastern Germany. Merkel decides to flood you with Muslims, who now beat, rape, and rob with impunity. This IS what is happening NOW.

How do you fight back without weapons ?

The "Andy Syndrome" is alive and well.

Quote from: SalemCat on December 21, 2015, 05:33:00 PM
Oh, I have.

Doesn't seem like it.

Quote from: SalemCat on December 20, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
The Future, in many respects, is clear.
There will be far fewer jobs.
It began with the Industrial Revolution, and has continued, unabated.
The early 1900's saw the collapse of the Family Farm, as Farming By Machine meant far fewer farmers were needed to produce food.
And slowly, other simple jobs are disappearing. Elevator Operators, Toll Collectors, Cashiers.
Very soon, Cabbies. Then Truck Drivers.
Fast Food Workers will decline dramatically.
Eventually even Construction will revolutionize, as Buildings, Roads, Bridges will be "printed" by thousands to millions of tiny "termite" or "ant" robots, working in unison, under computer guidance.
Sadly, the results of idleness are already far too clear. In our Inner Cities, Drugs, Gangs, Perversions rule, as Humans lose their sense of purpose.
I fear Hell is more likely than Utopia, at least for the masses.

30 years ago, the job I do today didn't exist, but 30 years from now, it'll still exist.  New Technology is creating new jobs, daily.
The fiber optic communications is still a developing technology - which CHINA is stealing, but American companies are continuing to fund and develop at a breath-taking pace...  very competitive.  The data centers don't even measure capacity in bandwidth, it's measured in megawatts (yes, really... electrical consumption).

When an individual turns OFF the TV & movies, it doesn't take long before a man will start tinkering, a woman putzing ...  and they start thinking of "shortcuts" - vacuuming rugs instead of dragging them outside and beating them, for instance.
Or making chicken feeders out of PVC pipe & dragging portable coops around a city backyard... growing hanging tomatoes in an arbor, selling produce at a farmer's market, or to gourmet restaurants - it ain't high-tech, but it is an idea that fits nicely in somebody's lifestyle.

The most inventive people I know are Farmers and HAM radio enthusiasts.   At a local restaurant about 20-30 of these guys & gals get together, and exchange stories, projects, ideas - some crazy, zany, and some are just bold enough to try!   Average age would be about 70, I'd guess (they're retired).  Some of those inventions are theirs, but most of the ideas are just expanding on some one elses' concept.  And there's alot more over the horizon for those with a little vision to see the future is bright.   

One other thing...  a young Buck has met his match when he goes up against one of these old farts in a HAM radio contest...  Took me 4 years to beat this one 87 year old, without cheating, mind you... I think he let me win one.   Maybe his wife got to him (let him win one sweetie, he's barely 60, and trying so hard...), and he threw me a bone...!?  But when I saw that look in his eye, squinting  -real- tight, "You realize, son...  this means -war- "...  I kept myself from hollering, "GAME ON, you old fart!"... and replied, "You're still the best, I got lucky".  It's precision honed wisdom -vs- unbridled enthusiasm, fighting it out over the airwaves.

However, the news is not so good for Country Music, nope...  as the Truck Drivers vanish, a whole genre will peter out...  so sad.

P.S.  stop watching those stupid futuristic sci-fi movies, they're not entertainment - it's brainwashing, and you're missing all the fun stuff.

Quote from: Hoofer on January 06, 2016, 06:28:09 PM
30 years ago, the job I do today didn't exist, but 30 years from now, it'll still exist.  New Technology is creating new jobs, daily.
The fiber optic communications is still a developing technology - which CHINA is stealing, but American companies are continuing to fund and develop at a breath-taking pace...  very competitive.  The data centers don't even measure capacity in bandwidth, it's measured in megawatts (yes, really... electrical consumption).

When an individual turns OFF the TV & movies, it doesn't take long before a man will start tinkering, a woman putzing ...  and they start thinking of "shortcuts" - vacuuming rugs instead of dragging them outside and beating them, for instance.
Or making chicken feeders out of PVC pipe & dragging portable coops around a city backyard... growing hanging tomatoes in an arbor, selling produce at a farmer's market, or to gourmet restaurants - it ain't high-tech, but it is an idea that fits nicely in somebody's lifestyle.

The most inventive people I know are Farmers and HAM radio enthusiasts.   At a local restaurant about 20-30 of these guys & gals get together, and exchange stories, projects, ideas - some crazy, zany, and some are just bold enough to try!   Average age would be about 70, I'd guess (they're retired).  Some of those inventions are theirs, but most of the ideas are just expanding on some one elses' concept.  And there's alot more over the horizon for those with a little vision to see the future is bright.   

One other thing...  a young Buck has met his match when he goes up against one of these old farts in a HAM radio contest...  Took me 4 years to beat this one 87 year old, without cheating, mind you... I think he let me win one.   Maybe his wife got to him (let him win one sweetie, he's barely 60, and trying so hard...), and he threw me a bone...!?  But when I saw that look in his eye, squinting  -real- tight, "You realize, son...  this means -war- "...  I kept myself from hollering, "GAME ON, you old fart!"... and replied, "You're still the best, I got lucky".  It's precision honed wisdom -vs- unbridled enthusiasm, fighting it out over the airwaves.

However, the news is not so good for Country Music, nope...  as the Truck Drivers vanish, a whole genre will peter out...  so sad.

P.S.  stop watching those stupid futuristic sci-fi movies, they're not entertainment - it's brainwashing, and you're missing all the fun stuff.

As I remember W7DJW was my uncle call latters.  Way back when I was a very young pup. 

Quote from: SalemCat on December 21, 2015, 05:33:00 PM
Oh, I have.

Then you were too freaking stupid for it to take.

Quote from: taxed on December 30, 2015, 09:23:48 PM
Doesn't seem like it.

Try this one on him.