Why smart people are important

[idav]

The problem with intellectuals is ideas > action. They are seduced by ideas that look good on paper, but historically are shown to be terrible once applied. The only way socialism could work is with 100% of the citizens supporting it. If you have a significant portion 25%+ in opposition to socialism it has be enforced, by an authority. Once it is enforced by an authority, the system begins to break down.

It's a pipe dream that will never take hold in the U.S. Too much of the population is in opposition to socialism. So therefore it would have to be enforced, therefore it begins failing immediately out of the gate.

Honestly there is only about one percent that have real legitimate reasons to not like socialistic ideas. The other 99% ought to be on the same page but many are seduced by that one percent through misinformation. In fact with technology and outsourcing to other nations getting rid of so many jobs there is very little choice in the matter.

 

[Enoch07]

Honestly there is only about one percent that have real legitimate reasons to not like socialistic ideas. The other 99% ought to be on the same page but many are seduced by that one percent through misinformation. In fact with technology and outsourcing to other nations getting rid of so many jobs there is very little choice in the matter.

There is always choice. Socialism just looks to be the easiest way out. Which is why it is continually retried, then fails time after time. As history has shown.

 

[idav]

There is always choice. Socialism just looks to be the easiest way out. Which is why it is continually retried, then fails time after time. As history has shown.

Thing is we are in a new age when the smart people can come up with ways to fix issues that sharing causes. For example China has currently come up with ways to grow rice in salt water.
China is developing rice that grows in saltwater
Really the idea that there isnt enough for everyone is a myth that people are constantly working on and improving.

 

[idav]

I'm really sick of the anti-college sentiment and the "elitist" label thrown about. Once you label someone you can treat them as sub-human not worthy of any respect. The thing is smart people are really smart. You may think you are smart but when you talk to someone who's really studied something all their life they have amazing insights and knowledge.

For example, here is a Ted talk by a European "socialist" "elitist" professor on poverty. Please watch the whole thing because it's just fascinating. Especially the part about culture at the end. Professor Rosling is just amazing:

New insights on poverty

His message really works for me. I know it's all liberal socialist idealism. But the message works for me: We can have a "good" World.

Check out what smart people in the world are doing. Makes the US look like they need some catching up to do.

 

[Enoch07]

Thing is we are in a new age when the smart people can come up with ways to fix issues that sharing causes.

There is no doubt about that. But nothing and nobody is above scrutiny and criticism.