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queequeger · 10-16-2007, 12:22 PM

HAHAHA! I really didn't expect THAT response, Zen. Hmmm.... the I, robot problem. Well, as part of my idea (not as spelled out) I think duties that require that human touch will still need to be done by humans. I also think that most people will WANT to work. Even though the wifey and I agreed that should the kid-thing happen, I'd stay at home... I know I'd go nuts with nothing to do. (i.e. a maslow-like need).

And pierce, I don't think this is geared just toward an American or English culture. Minimum output for maximum yield has always been the case, it's almost a biological or evolutionary imperative. That article you posted (for which I'm very busily looking for others of similar conclusion because it seems interesting) stated just that. The gatherers didn't want to work more because they were doing just fine with their mongogo nuts or whatever they were called.

The Asimov point still has me chuckling, btw Zen. Thanks for that.

10-16-2007, 12:22 PM	#5
queequeger Hypercharismatic Telepathical Knight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The armpit of the Universe... Augusta, GA Posts: 365	HAHAHA! I really didn't expect THAT response, Zen. Hmmm.... the I, robot problem. Well, as part of my idea (not as spelled out) I think duties that require that human touch will still need to be done by humans. I also think that most people will WANT to work. Even though the wifey and I agreed that should the kid-thing happen, I'd stay at home... I know I'd go nuts with nothing to do. (i.e. a maslow-like need). And pierce, I don't think this is geared just toward an American or English culture. Minimum output for maximum yield has always been the case, it's almost a biological or evolutionary imperative. That article you posted (for which I'm very busily looking for others of similar conclusion because it seems interesting) stated just that. The gatherers didn't want to work more because they were doing just fine with their mongogo nuts or whatever they were called. The Asimov point still has me chuckling, btw Zen. Thanks for that. __________________ Hoocha, hoocha, hoocha... lobster.