Long-term... now you're talking my language. It's got its pros and cons.
Start with the solution/vision and work backwards in design.
Are you a singularity guy? @cryptogee Curious to hear some of your future timelines. Also, I'm into helping create a world of abundance 4 everyone. Let's put our heads together sometime. I've been reading your posts and we share many similar interests.
I'm not sure where I stand on the implications for a singularity; though I do believe we are in and on the brink of technological nirvana; and I welcome that :-)
Hmm, a world of abundance for everyone; I'm not sure that is possible at the moment; one day though...
Cg
@cryptogee... You are right, at this moment we don't have abundance for everyone. Anything is possible if we set our mind to it. The best way to predict the future is to create it.
I really like this technological nirvana that you speak of. What's the vision and how can we help build it?
My biggest concern is the "TRANSITION" from where we are at this moment to whatever this nirvana or abundance that we speak of might be in the future. Does anyone else feel a MAJOR, MAJOR concern here?
Exponential Change is Fast. Then Faster. And Faster. Will this nirvana just suddenly appear or will their be misery leading to nirvana?
I don't know about you guys, but if there is a way for any of us to prevent unnecessary harm and suffering that might be caused - I think we need to decide if we want to take action to help usher in nirvana / abundance or if we just want to pass that duty on to the next group of people or just hope for the best.
I'm very interested to hear thoughts about possible technological unemployment and what this could possibly mean to masses of people. Or maybe my concern is just silly and there is nothing at all to be concerned about at all? What do you all have to say?
The future is approaching fast, so let's make sure to enjoy each and every moment!