kolitics t1_isuf4bx wrote on October 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Reply to comment by Otherwise-Anxiety-58 in The Outer Space Treaty: Is peaceful co-existence in space the future? Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies by CPHfuturesstudies

The more we reach of the infinite resources of space, the less there is to fight over.

AugustusClaximus t1_isuiucm wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:14 PM

We are already capable of a post scarcity society, but our greed continues to outpace our production capacity. We could give everyone a roof and a full belly, but others might have to do without a 3rd car and a golf membership. I think it’s foolish to think this will change any time soon. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t start a war over how the dyson swarms power is allocated in 200 years

m4nu3lf t1_isv7zhs wrote on October 18, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Isn't it a contradiction to say "we could be in a post scarcity society if we wanted less"?

Btw a lot of wars in modern history were/are also ideologically motivated. War is so destructive today that it's never benefitting either side.

AugustusClaximus t1_isvajbl wrote on October 18, 2022 at 11:23 PM

I’ll clarify by saying that I think that the concept of post scarcity of society is dubious. There will always be things we find scarce and we will shift our appetites to pursue those things.