Equality and the Future Socio-Economic Class -- Why Our Ignorance Fuels Dystopia (And the Value of A Greater Vision)
Updated: Aug 28
Article Synopsis by Mr. J. Igwe and Co.
The article "Equality and the Future Socio-Economic Class - Why Our Ignorance Fuels Dystopia (And the Value of A Greater Vision)" is an insightful exploration of socio-economic challenges with a philosophical and ethical lens. It highlights the importance of intellectual humility and problem-solving through a philosophical lens, adding depth to the discussion of economic inequality and capitalism. The article also addresses multiple aspects of inequality, including the flaws of capitalism and the rise of AI and its impact on future labor markets.
The article emphasizes personal responsibility and encourages readers be responsible for their personal growth, even in the face of systemic challenges. It offers practical solutions, such as implementing a living wage, strengthening labor unions, and investing in education, grounded in real-world policy discussions.
In conclusion, the article offers a thought-provoking exploration of socio-economic inequality, the flaws of capitalism, and the potential future shaped by AI.
"The ONLY way to actually CHANGE the future is to know EXACTLY what it would have been, had we not interfered. Unless we 100-percent know what the future was going to be, we change nothing, we merely fulfill its occurrence" -- Mr. John Duran
Part I: In the Name of a More Equitable Society
In a better, more moral world, everyone would be able to afford the necessities of life based on the time and energy they dedicate to work. It is unfair that a worker who is willing to work overtime may not be able to afford the minimum requirements for living, while those who work far less than them, can.
Feelings of injustice can be seen as the cause responsible for the exertion of revolutionary potential, capable of great innovation as well as great destruction. Injustice leads to distrust in this world, and even in the willing participation with corrupt trends.
As much as we should accept the reality of our respective situations, we should consider the implications of doing so on our future. On the future of this world. Therefore, as much as we should regconize the present, we also must go beyond mere recognition. We must foster long-term thinking, to be able to think several steps ahead, like in a game of chess.
The Value of Intellectual Humility For Our Understanding
Observe chess grandmasters. We may think they are naturally gifted. I'm afraid however you're wrong and that you are quick to jump to conclusions, as it usually takes 8 to 12 years minimum. You may think I am a naturally talented writer. You are wrong yet again, as I have been practicing the art of writing philosophy articles, since 2013. Became fatigued accordingly, despite being born in the 90's.
Our perspectives remain shallow. Shallow than we might think they are. Our sense of pride deters us from understanding how shallow our perception really is. In the world of philosophy, however, it is curiosity that prevails, not awful, tempting megalomania. Our ego blinds us from realizing how ignorant we all really are.
As such, our reasoning, without the solid smithing of lifelong learning, remains simplistic, more than it could be. The more simplistic our reasoning is, the more mistakes we make in our lives. The less we learn from our mistakes, the more we are prone to making them again.
Why We Need To Become Problem Solvers By Default
Philosophy is where you teach yourself to become a problem solver. When we accept reality for what it is, and think we have solved the problem, we only fool ourselves. How exactly can we accept a reality wholeheartedly, that backstabs us? That diminishes our inner light, necessary to help others as well as allow us to re-discover the true depth and beauty of this world?
No. We may accept the injustices of the world, but if we are able to afford rectifying at least some of them, why not? If we can learn to let go of the temptation of hatred, for example, we can hurt others far less. In reality, we don't have to suffer as much as we do today. It's just that we suffer today, in the present. This doesn't mean we would always have to suffer excessively, when we can make, even, basic, simple steps in reducing our own suffering.
And one of the ways we can do it, is by becoming more just towards others. By creating a trend, not just following one. A trend of trying to understand more than we currently do. When we do this, we can demonize less, and humanize them more. We can understand their own respective struggles. And, when we better cope with our own adversities, we can then move on to help with their own struggles.
Problems. They are to be accepted as an inevitable possibility in this world. However, the more we bias our thinking towards their positive, moral rectification, the less hard they can be for us and also for others.
That's the wonder of philosophy. It does not only acknowledge our suffering. It seeks to heal us of our suffering, so we would be more ethical in our conduct, and resort less to hurt others, just to distract ourselves from our own pain.
Recognizing faults is just part of problem solving. Lambasting ruthlessly isn't worth much when people are focused on being hurt and guilty and ashamed... when we can just learn. Understand where the other side is coming from, and make solving problems a habit. A habit as regular as walking itself.
Choosing More-Positive Perceptions For a Better Future
You might see problems as annoyances to escape from or to just live under in despair. When I see something that's hard, I don't use contradictory words like "however" or "but" when I address their difficulty.
No. Difficulty is a great opportunity for us to grow. Therefore, we should embrace difficulty whenever we can. We should choose the hard ways of doing things, as long as they are not too risky for us. And this world, this humanity, as much, much growing to do, if it is really happiness it seeks, happiness and satisfaction beyond hedonistic pursuits. Joy that comes from strength, not from sources that diminish our health.
Do you see how a change of perspective can make a very large difference in how we act? I see flaws as wonderful. They are either to be embraced or be used as opportunities to better ourselves. Why, then, must we succumb to the many flaws of this world as disheartening, when we can see them as giving us reason to live? Reason to help others, ourselves, and the world?
Part II: A Philosophical And Ethical Examination of Capitalism
The popularity of an idea can greatly diminish our understanding of its flaws, therefore making us more incompetent, unnecessarily, in being good problem solvers. In the contemporary era, the problem with capitalism is that it creates a huge gap between those who know how to make a fortune and those who have dedicated most of their lives to work.
With time, this gap only grows, leading to the growth of injustice and all of what results from having one's feelings of injustice unanswered. When we lack a holistic approach, we diminish ourselves from solving our own problems, as after all not even the richest person, exactly lives in a vacuum.
Why Harmony is More Important Than Competition To Keep Healthy
By our own inability of being considerate of others, we diminish our own goals in life. As much as we were normalized to compete with each other, we must not forget the value of cooperation and harmony. Harmony allows us to rest peacefully, better knowing we don't have to be stressed to the point of distracting ourselves from sleep. Harmony allows us to embrace even complete strangers, such as our own neighbors, and avoid unnecessary wars with them.
As you could tell, harmony is immensely hard to attain. That is because we were taught to compete, more than we learned to care for each other using compassion and empathy. We did not learn how to properly calm ourselves, hence why we constantly develop mental and physical illnesses, as well as find ourselves cornered in avoidable traumatic events.
The Unnecessary Sacrifice Assumption
The capitalistic approach is too simplistic in its logic. It does not consider enough other factors, other than getting wealthier and financially free.
In favor of our individual freedoms, we allow ourselves to forget and discard the suffering of others. When we do this, we unnecessarily increase the darkness and the illness of this world. Yes, this world is very ill, unnecessarily so. Examine yourself and examine your dear ones. Are either of you completely healthy, without any medical or mental problems? No. Most likely not...
We may call this being "colorful" or being "weird" and "eccentric". However, eccentric as we may be, embracing our eccentricities entirely can diminish us from realizing that we are, indeed,ill. Ill by life, not only by genetics. Ill by the environment. Ill by our own recklessness.
Capitalism and Disability
There are also those who have a harder time making money due to their disabilities, seen or unseen. Shaming them for their disability without further recognition of rectification, would only worsen their situation, and compel them towards greater illness, as their independence withers accordingly, and their own potential to help others, is diminished as well.
Due to our focus on the present, not the future, the disabled are left them no option but to apply for welfare, and will not necessarily find themselves being able to do more than that. That is despite them, in theory, being capable of doing so, so much good in this world.
I am only disabled because of society's inability to contain me. See how hard-working I really am with Philosocom. It's when I am alone when I prosper the best as a writer and as a thinker. Seeing others being helped by my articles, is how both our wellbeing are improved. Mutually. Harmoniously.
And of course, harmony is minimized in capitalism. As we minimize harmony, we minimize morality and our health overall. A more-deep moral understanding can easily be linked to better health, at least in theory.
How to Mitigate Capitalistic Harm
To address these issues and create a more equitable society, we must consider the following reforms:
Implement a Living Wage: A living wage ensures that workers earn enough to meet their basic needs for housing, food, hygene, transportation, and running water. This would help to reduce poverty and ensure that everyone has a decent standard of living, and also overall health of societies.
Strengthen Labor Unions: Unions give workers a collective voice and bargaining power, allowing them to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. This can help to reduce income inequality and improve the lives of working people. In the case of Dhar Mann studious, this case is evident.
Expand Access to Education and Training: Education and training can help people develop the skills they need to secure better-paying jobs and advance themselves overall. This can help to reduce income inequality, as well as increase the pool of professional workers available on the job market.
Invest in Social Safety Nets: Strong social safety nets, such as unemployment insurance, disability benefits, and affordable healthcare, can help to protect people from economic hardship and ensure that everyone has access to basic necessities. I personally suggest to have the beneficiary be encouraged about still contributing to society.
By implementing these reforms, we can create a more equitable society where more people can have the opportunity to achieve more of their inner potential, live fulfilling lives and improve society overall.
Part III: The Rise of AI and the Future of Work
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a profound challenge to the traditional labor market. As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing tasks once thought to be exclusively human, a new social class may emerge: The financially unnecessary people. These individuals, whose skills and abilities are surpassed by AI, will face significant economic challenges, as long as they would refuse working on improving themselves, first.
Not only will AI replace basic, menial jobs, but it will also encroach on fields traditionally dominated by humans, such as medicine, and even security. This could lead to a substantial increase in the number of people who are unable to find profitable employment, leaving them needing governmental support or join the homeless.
Working on yourself is how you can better attain success either way, alone or within an organization. Flaws are not to be embraced but to be reduced.
While AI and art can be synthesized to improve art, such is not the case in areas where such collaboration does not apply. Agriculture could entirely be mechanized, along with production and distribution factories. Some even consider AI capable of replacing romantic partners.
On Universal Basic Income
To mitigate the potential social and economic consequences of AI displacement, governments and businesses must consider implementing a universal basic income (UBI). A UBI would provide a financial safety net for individuals who are unable to find work or whose wages are insufficient to meet their basic needs.Â
This would help to prevent social unrest, the foundation of criminal syndicates, and ensure that everyone has access to the resources necessary to survive. It's often times that people do crimes just to survive, like theft and kidnapping for ransom.
Either way, the transition to an AI-dominated economy will require significant adjustments on both a personal and societal level. Individuals may need to be prepared to give up some of their financial freedom and embrace new ways of working and living, regardless of their freedom of choice. That is the case with any technological advancement: Nothing is really certain
Hence the increasing importance in investing in education, training, and social safety nets earlier on and not after innovations are fully implemented. We can, then, help to ensure a just and equitable future for all while reducing failure difficulties.
Part IV: Ensuring Equality and Opportunities
Regardless of the economic system or technological advancements, the equality of the law and of opportunities should be universal. Those born with one or more certain disadvantages should be supported to receive the same rights as everyone else.Â
To promote and advance humanity's achievements, it is crucial to invest in education and other programs that enhance the quality of the human material. The more we invest in humans, the more we can save ourselves from ourselves. The more dependable, moral people we foster, the better we'll be able to dictate our own future by our own hands with less mistakes.
When Forsaking "Corner people"
Africa, the second-largest continent, still lags behind in terms of development. That is despite the untapped human potential there, capable of much help to people worldwide.
Many Africans possess immense potential and could make significant contributions to various fields if they were given more opportunities, which we Westerners often take for granted.
Conclusions
As an autistic man and a hermit, I have been able to dedicate myself to philosophy in my entirety. The last thing I want is to be considered expendable to a world I can help. Despite my conditions I've been working hard to improve myself, so I would become more and more dependable, less and less dependant.
The future should be in the hands of the dependable. The morally dependable, those who care for others more than their own self-serving interests. They should be able to see the bigger picture, and always be in a state of learning, as nothing in this world is certain.
The more we refuse to improve ourselves because of our ignorant pride, the more we condemn ourselves to become victims of bad futures we want to avoid.
Knowledge, discipline and moral integrity. They all should be maintained and developed as a matter of principle. The more we all do it, the more we can alter this future for the greater good.
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