How Can We Achieve Utopia?

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The discussion centers on the concept of Utopia and the challenges of achieving it, particularly in the context of human nature. Participants express skepticism about the feasibility of a Utopian society, citing inherent human traits such as greed, selfishness, and ambition as barriers. Some argue that a Utopia would require a drastic alteration of human psychology or even genetic modification to eliminate negative traits. Others suggest that a functional government, possibly communist, or the use of robots to handle all labor could create conditions for a Utopian existence.The conversation also touches on the role of religion in promoting moral behavior and the need for a shared definition of Utopia, acknowledging that individual perceptions of paradise vary widely. The idea that one person's Utopia could be another's dystopia is emphasized, highlighting the complexity of aligning ideals across humanity. Ultimately, the discussion reflects a deep ambivalence about human nature and the potential for societal change, questioning whether a perfect world is achievable or merely an ideal to strive for.
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well if you had robots do all of the work, that would bring need down to zero, and costs of production to zero then you woudld have to divide the land equally, and if you live in a city, all the houses would have to be the same size, but all items would be free and in high supply, so you could go to a store and just get whatever you wanted or needed. so no one would have the need to break into your house and steal anything and such
 
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Guys, I would highly recommend two of Huxley's other writings on this subject:

Brave New World Revisited, an essay warning us about how our Western culture (as written in the late 50's) was becoming a Brave New World. Especially interesting on how the West was giving up its freedoms. Surprisingly topical.

Island: Huxley's final book. A truly utopian vision of a culture based on the development of the human spirit, with the aid of mescaline and Tantric sex, no less :!) A damn fine read, whatever your hangups about sex, drugs, and Bach's Brandenberg Concerto #4.
 

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