Dude?

[Johnson]

Cool.

What do you think monthly rent will be by then?

I was being sarcastic regarding how long it would take to double your money at .2%

[velik_m]

That is the next phase after capitalism collapses because of unsustainable growth...a sort of quasi-capitalism where the workers own the companies, make the products, distribute the products and keep the profits..

You mean Workers' self-management? Been there, done that didn't work out...

[Nbadan]

You mean Workers' self-management? Been there, done that didn't work out...

This is not socialism, this is quasi-capitalism, it is not driven by service to the country, or some fic ious great plan, it is still driven by profit and economies of scale, i.e. getting the lowest cost, most effective product to the marketplace, except workers own all aspects of the business and split profits, or losses, at the end of the year...and it's gonna come from bartering...

[velik_m]

This is not socialism, this is quasi-capitalism, it is not driven by service to the country, or some fic ious great plan, it is still driven by profit and economies of scale, i.e. getting the lowest cost, most effective product to the marketplace, except workers own all aspects of the business and split profits, or losses, at the end of the year...and it's gonna come from bartering...

If you can get workers to work for less than their output you can lower costs further...

[Nbadan]

If you can get workers to work for less than their output you can lower costs further...

If workers knew that they could get a hefty bonus at the end of the year, do you think they would work harder?

[velik_m]

If workers knew that they could get a hefty bonus at the end of the year, do you think they would work harder?

Sure, carrot helps with motivation, so does stick.

[Nbadan]

Sure, carrot helps with motivation, so does stick.

Your not thinking dynamically...your thinking linearly....what if there were no more needs? ...you could eat whatever you want...cut short disease...replace body parts at will..live an infinitely long time...lead a long, good productive life....kinda takes that stick and sticks it up the ...well, you know...

[velik_m]

Your not thinking dynamically...your thinking linearly....what if there were no more needs? ...you could eat whatever you want...cut short disease...replace body parts at will..live an infinitely long time...lead a long, good productive life....kinda takes that stick and sticks it up the ...well, you know...

lol, John Lennon was a good artist.