Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by KerningChameleon » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:25 am

GrumpyCatFace wrote:Holodeck.
The machines will never take away our "cleaning the officers' jizz off the walls" jobs. There's just no point without that human element, is there?
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by DBTrek » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:27 am

KerningChameleon wrote:
GrumpyCatFace wrote:Holodeck.
The machines will never take away our "cleaning the officers' jizz off the walls" jobs.
Actually, machines might take that job.
Quick, everybody demand lifelong social welfare!!!
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by Fife » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:28 am

doc_loliday wrote:I just realized how genius fidget spinners are, the people that don't buy them feel great about themselves.
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by Hanarchy Montanarchy » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:34 am

"Danny's not here Mrs. Torrance..."
HAIL!

Her needs America so they won't just take his shit away like in some pussy non gun totting countries can happen.
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by SuburbanFarmer » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:39 am

Fife wrote:
doc_loliday wrote:I just realized how genius fidget spinners are, the people that don't buy them feel great about themselves.
:clap:
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Hey Grandpa-Dad, is this where those stupid Chinese people live?
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by Fife » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:40 am

Hanarchy Montanarchy wrote:"Danny's not here Mrs. Torrance..."

^^^ underrated

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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by doc_loliday » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:46 am

When you're the son of the president, they let you do anything. You can spin em right in the pussy.

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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by heydaralon » Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:58 pm

Have any of you guys read Lights in the Tunnel by Martin Ford? Its a bit dated now but it talks about the ramifications of automation for employment and our economy. I'm not sure his solutions are right, but it was a pretty interesting book.
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Post by DBTrek » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:01 pm

heydaralon wrote:Have any of you guys read Lights in the Tunnel by Martin Ford? Its a bit dated now but it talks about the ramifications of automation for employment and our economy. I'm not sure his solutions are right, but it was a pretty interesting book.
I'll add it to my post-employment, government pet life reading list.
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Re: Let's Riff on the next Tech/Social Revolution

Post by Fife » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:32 pm

I think you get a free digital copy along with your safety hammock. Don't forget the bug spray!