I don’t think we’re going to see anything beyond state capitalism as long as industry exists. There are just too many people who will do anything for control, riches, and power. They’re chasing the dragon of anxiety relief, and as we’ve seen time and time again from leaders of all backgrounds, this human condition is not cured no matter how much you have.
This is why so much sci-fi writes about “AI will decide its best to eliminate us”; we already know we’re broken beyond hope.
Maybe. Maybe not. This really is the make-or-break century, where we see if we can wrangle industry back into the natural world. I mean, it’s worth at least trying. What’s the point of living at this moment in history if we don’t try? If we just assume it’s a forgone conclusion? “Damned by our own inaction” is such a waste of potential. And if it really isn’t possible, then at least we’ll know as much for having tried.
I don’t think we’re going to see anything beyond state capitalism as long as industry exists. There are just too many people who will do anything for control, riches, and power. They’re chasing the dragon of anxiety relief, and as we’ve seen time and time again from leaders of all backgrounds, this human condition is not cured no matter how much you have.
This is why so much sci-fi writes about “AI will decide its best to eliminate us”; we already know we’re broken beyond hope.
Maybe. Maybe not. This really is the make-or-break century, where we see if we can wrangle industry back into the natural world. I mean, it’s worth at least trying. What’s the point of living at this moment in history if we don’t try? If we just assume it’s a forgone conclusion? “Damned by our own inaction” is such a waste of potential. And if it really isn’t possible, then at least we’ll know as much for having tried.