I think what gets missed amongst all the hubbub, is the core problem lies not with advancement, but with the monetary system.

Working paradigm:

Advancement -> freed up labor -> labor migration \
.......................................................................................... -> new opportunities, that hadn't necessarily been thought of
Savings -> lended to business -> capital investment/

Current Paradigm:

Advancement -> freed up labor |

Printing money -> handed to cronies -\> purchase shares in established business with guaranteed returns
........................................................................\-> purchase political power to solidify rent-seeking status of investments

Last edited by Derid; 09/05/16 12:35 PM.
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