you talk about thinking outside the box, yet i whould argue, that you are actualy inside the box, in this article. The way you frame development is well inside the box. Well, inside the box of the beast.
Have you heard the term; feed the beast? That is in effect what you are doing with the ideas you put forth in this article. They are not wrong though, as this is the direction technology is heading, unless we see its flaws and take actions upon it.
Becasue its not just jobs thats an issue, as you mentioned, but our freedom. As with this technology comes total survalance and information control. As you wrote about, we are using the internet as a fact checker, but what if internet is wrong? What if the source we use to check what is "correct" is tampered with ? What if every source of information that states something other then what a sertain group want to be the fact, is deleted? Its not like it have not happened before that an effort have been made to prevent people from learning sertain truths.
It is true that the future is about information, and that needs to be preserved in more ways then 1. And the internet, well, that is indeed a tool, but not for fun, for information and control.
My thoughts, for your penny?
It's hard for people to think outside the box, if they have no clue that they are inside of one. To bring awareness to this concept is important IMO, I think it is relevant that you bring this up. Just because I speak in terms that concede to a "inside the box" generalization of the reality we live in, does not mean I am not aware, nor does it mean I conform to it. Good insight though. I appreciate you bringing this to light.
Yes, I have indeed heard of this term, and while writing this, I didn't exactly think in terms of "feeding the beast." But perhaps you are correct, that this article, in it's nature does just that. It's kind of a catch 22 though don't you think? Because it's like, talking about it is feeding the beast, but ignoring leaves people unaware, and unable to rationalize or think about what their involvement entails. So what is the alternative?
Excellent point. Perhaps I should have mentioned this as well, but on just this topic alone, I think I could have wrote an entire article. Perhaps I will. I do feel that many or not aware of this aspect of technology (or simply do not care as they should).
I've become so accustomed to believing the things I read online from "reputable" or "top ranking" searches, that I often forget this myself. You are certainly right, information can be easily manipulated, and changed, even if it is ever so subtle, to accommodate, or tailor to the "beasts" needs. It's hard to argue this point at all really, and I must admit that I am guilty as many for believing much of what I read to be "truth", when it could be anything but. I'm not so trustworthy of news though, that one to me, is obvious enough.
Well. I think there is a little fun to be had online my friend. After all, you still have the freedom of choice, and if you choose to do something online that gives you pleasure, that is your choice, (Even though your choices could be subliminally influenced in many ways), if you are having fun, then the biochemical response in your body still registers as fun.
Are my thoughts not as valuable as yours? Because I see you didn't upvote my post, but yet you ask for mine...
Your thoughts are indeed valuable to me, so I will give you a penny for your thoughts. Actually I will give you more than a penny, because in case you didn't know, steemit doesn't pay penny votes..thats right..The only way you will get your penny votes paid, is to use a service like @dustsweeper, and they are pretty awesome and totally work. I hope you don't take that as advertising..lol, because it's not, but I do use them and they are pretty awesome.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insightful thoughts.
To start at the bottom; The end was more of a refrance to the headding you used. Seeing as I answered and gave you my thoughts on the topic.
Yes the internet can be used for manny a thing,, comedy is one and is a good gateway into peoples minds. But information and control I see as the main functions.
As for to be aware of the box first, yes that is needed for some. But I whould argue that the better way overall is to present solutions directly that, if enough starts using, wil make what cause the problem, to become obsolete. Atelast present posible solutions after presenting the issues at hand.
That i think is what Sparked the Zeitgeist movement, as the end of Zeitgeist: Addendum, presented; The Venus Project. And the call to action: "join the movement"
There is a greater need for solutions then there is for awareness of the issues currently in my opinion.
I know, I was only teasing you.
Yes, I think you are mostly right in your assumption.
Fair enough.
Seems pretty logical.
I partially agree, not fully but I respect and value your opinion. We all should have the right to voice how we feel. I do think you bring up some good points, and I feel like maybe you didn't enjoy my article. Maybe I am wrong, it just feels that way when I read your comments.
Nonetheless, I appreciate your input. Thank you.