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jmbar2

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3. Brilliant observation

Reply to lostnfound (Original post)

Wed May 28, 2025, 08:43 AM

May 28

I always think of Maslow's hierarchy as applying to the have nots. Thinking of it from the perspective of the uber-wealthy/powerful puts it in a whole other light.

I don't know how any of their "needs" can truly be met surrounded by a sea of abject misery and hatred. Even with all of their wealth and technological control, there will always be jobs that they won't do for themselves.

Their dependence on others for those types of jobs will be the weak link in their dreams of a perfect world for themselves.

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Crops, data, AI, and the deeper concentration of wealth and power...and Maslow's hierarchy of needs [View all] lostnfound May 28 OP

"Feed the data center beasts. Feed them. Feed them." - G.O.P., inc. to taxpayers BoRaGard May 28 #1

There's barely a sliver of self-sufficient survival in there bucolic_frolic May 28 #2

"Society will pay dearly for this wasted time period." CousinIT May 28 #5

Brilliant observation jmbar2 May 28 #3

May I cross post this in the Economy Group? Hugin May 28 #4

Of course, that's appreciated! lostnfound May 28 #6