• bemenaker@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Star Trek is socialism not communism. Minor differences but different. You choose your fate, not the system.

    • 1stTime4MeInMCU@mander.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Communism and socialism are big ass umbrellas that encompass many philosophies with a good amount of overlap. Sounds like you have more of a problem with central planning than with communism. So do a lot of communists

  • TheDeadGuy@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Ending world hunger is tackling corruption in chaotic places in the world. Not an easy feat. Just look at how fast the taliban took over when the US pulled out, or how corporations (capitalist and communist alike) buy from slave labor states

    Definitely strive for it, but pointing at economic differences is circle jerking

    • NewEnglandRedshirt@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I’m honestly surprised that it didn’t happen right after Brexit. There was definitely talk of unification so people in Northern Ireland could continue to be a part of the EU and visit the other parts of the island with no Troubles. (Pun absolutely intended)

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    1 year ago

    Scarcity is a reality problem, not a capitalism problem. There will always be scarcity.

    • pomodoro_longbreak@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      This is actually not true. There is enough food, shelter, and capacity for basic amenities for everyone currently alive to live comfortably. There are logistical challenges in getting the goods to the people who need it, but that’s also technically possible.

      We just can’t all be driving Teslas and living in McMansions

      • Terevos@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        There is only “enough” food if you enslave farmers and take their product.

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            1 year ago

            Pay? There’s no ‘pay’ anything in a post-scarcity scenario. Nothing has to be paid for. If it’s truly post-scarcity anyway.

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                1 year ago

                I don’t. There will always be scarcity unless there’s some way to completely automate the entire process of farming and delivery, plus maintenance on all the equipment, plus all energy needs.

                I don’t really see that happening. At least not for 100 years or more.