The amount of stupidity in this world is just beyond belief. I've pretty much lost all hope we'll be able to do anything about it but I can't help wondering what the opinion is on there being a drastic solution to the problem, a la certain science fiction books and movies.
So, if we were to find ourselves in a situation where something like I, Robot (the one with Will Smith) happens, in that an AI controlling enough android drones to keep humans in check by force wanted to impose order in the name of preserving humanity by saving us from ourselves, and they had the intention of improving our environment and society in such a way that all our fuck-ups would either be cancelled out or minimized, via removing our freedom to continue to do things that are inherently destructive to others and the planet (let's just say for the sake of argument, things like recreational drug use wouldn't be taken away, and people, for the most part, wouldn't have much difference in their lives unless they were involved in big business or politics). Crime obviously would be impossible to carry out, even if attempted. All needs would be met (housing, food, education). No one's bad ideas would have any power and the greatest well-being for the greatest number of people would be prioritized above any personal concerns.
I think I could live with that, might take some getting used to, but if I could continue to ride my bike to work, the store, the doctor, etc., and know that no reckless drivers would be endangering me, I wouldn't honestly see much difference. My diet might have to improve more than I'm comfortable with but I do hate not having the willpower to follow through on my goals when I really want to, so a kick in the ass like that might not be the worst thing. But if some moderation could be negotiated, that might be the best-case scenario.
Other similar imposed order scenarios like that of Childhood's End would be good examples of a benevolent, but involuntary, imposition of a near-utopia in case no one has seen I, Robot.
Anyone think this would be worth it to undo everything our war criminals and political crooks and religious charlatans have done? Or a step too far?
So, if we were to find ourselves in a situation where something like I, Robot (the one with Will Smith) happens, in that an AI controlling enough android drones to keep humans in check by force wanted to impose order in the name of preserving humanity by saving us from ourselves, and they had the intention of improving our environment and society in such a way that all our fuck-ups would either be cancelled out or minimized, via removing our freedom to continue to do things that are inherently destructive to others and the planet (let's just say for the sake of argument, things like recreational drug use wouldn't be taken away, and people, for the most part, wouldn't have much difference in their lives unless they were involved in big business or politics). Crime obviously would be impossible to carry out, even if attempted. All needs would be met (housing, food, education). No one's bad ideas would have any power and the greatest well-being for the greatest number of people would be prioritized above any personal concerns.
I think I could live with that, might take some getting used to, but if I could continue to ride my bike to work, the store, the doctor, etc., and know that no reckless drivers would be endangering me, I wouldn't honestly see much difference. My diet might have to improve more than I'm comfortable with but I do hate not having the willpower to follow through on my goals when I really want to, so a kick in the ass like that might not be the worst thing. But if some moderation could be negotiated, that might be the best-case scenario.
Other similar imposed order scenarios like that of Childhood's End would be good examples of a benevolent, but involuntary, imposition of a near-utopia in case no one has seen I, Robot.
Anyone think this would be worth it to undo everything our war criminals and political crooks and religious charlatans have done? Or a step too far?
Religions were invented to impress and dupe illiterate, superstitious stone-age peasants. So in this modern, enlightened age of information, what's your excuse? Or are you saying with all your advantages, you were still tricked as easily as those early humans?
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There is no better way to convey the least amount of information in the greatest amount of words than to try explaining your religious views.
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There is no better way to convey the least amount of information in the greatest amount of words than to try explaining your religious views.
