I agree but we might want to think creatively about what being productive might mean. People fantasize about all the classic romances about the social trials of manor house aristocracy; and southern plantation mansions are a parallel in terms of "genteel" lifestyle, but of course that superficially "idyllic" life was based on human predation. Conceivably we could let technology handle the drudgery while we pursue more creative pursuits. Just maybe, since that's a very large order, may present unforeseen difficulties, and will face a lot of powerful enemies. But that's an very attractive route to explore. I just think we are better off anticipating what could be done right and what might go wrong.
People need to be creative and feel productive (work). Otherwise they turn out like .............
I agree but we might want to think creatively about what being productive might mean. People fantasize about all the classic romances about the social trials of manor house aristocracy; and southern plantation mansions are a parallel in terms of "genteel" lifestyle, but of course that superficially "idyllic" life was based on human predation. Conceivably we could let technology handle the drudgery while we pursue more creative pursuits. Just maybe, since that's a very large order, may present unforeseen difficulties, and will face a lot of powerful enemies. But that's an very attractive route to explore. I just think we are better off anticipating what could be done right and what might go wrong.
As long as we don't assume.