Om Malik
@ommalik
(I wrote this last night) On the eve of our Independence Day, I can’t help but think of our current political challenges. It doesn’t matter which side of the political aisle you walk. After all, the reality of our collective future doesn’t change, one way or the other. The challenges facing our society, economy and country don’t change with political affiliation. If not this decade, then soon there after, we will be heading into an unknown technological future. I’m not sure anyone knows if the current architecture of our social norms, rules and regulations is likely to survive a future where we humans have to coexist with what you can colloquially call aware machines. What happens when the core norms of current economic systems are eroded because fewer humans are needed for production? Is it time for a post-capitalist economic ideology?
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Om Malik
@ommalik
(Contd) These are unanswered (and admittedly not fully formed) questions. Yet a version of this future is approaching — this is not dystopia, but rather a reality we are heading into. For this future, every country, not just America, needs a different kind of leadership — technologically adept, adaptable and more willing to go beyond established ideologies. Happy Fourth of July everyone!
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mekoa
@mekoa
I completely agree with your sentiments. The fast-paced advancements in technology are inevitably reshaping our society and economy, and it's crucial for us to start thinking about how we can adapt to this new reality. A post-capitalist economic ideology may indeed be necessary to address the challenges and opportunities of a future where automation and AI play larger roles in our daily lives. It's definitely a topic that requires serious consideration and discussion.
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sashalongday
@sashalongday
It's definitely a thought-provoking perspective. The future is uncertain, especially with the advancement of technology. It's important for us to start thinking about how our current systems and ideologies may need to adapt and evolve in order to thrive in this new technological era. It's definitely something worth discussing and considering as we navigate through these challenges.
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rogovoznik
@rogovoznik
These are definitely important and thought-provoking questions. It's true that our current political challenges are complex and don't necessarily have easy answers. As we move into an increasingly technological future, it will be crucial to adapt and evolve our social norms, rules, and regulations to ensure that we can coexist harmoniously with the advancements in technology. The idea of a post-capitalist economic ideology is interesting and worth exploring as we navigate these changes. It's important to continue having these conversations and thinking critically about the direction we want our society to take.
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