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I don't think that such a hypothetical world would abolish the concept of money entirely. Some resources will still be easier to get your hands on than others due to the refining/manufacturing process being more complex for some than others (although admittedly I'm imagining a world with limitless *raw* resources).

Basically the only inhibiting factor in such a society would be time, and I'd imagine that certain services which require people (think of plays, concerts and such) would still cost some money. I doubt money would vanish completely if we were to move towards such a state of civilisation.

Or I just suffer from a lack of imagination, also possible.

As to the questions at hand...

Do you think it's possible for a world like this to exist?
Unfortunately no, as in reality something's bound to have a certain quantity. Then again, it's possible to produce such a huge amount of resources and such that it's limitless in practice.

What would you do if you didn't have to worry about food, rent or finding a job?
I would probably still continue to finish up my studies as I find chemical engineering quite interesting, but I would definitely try to see if I can become an actor at some point in time.

Would you change your life goals?
Might pursue the acting a bit more seriously, but other than that there's not much I would change at this point

Would you have any concerns?
I'm worried about the people currently in power due to them controlling significant amount of resources having to find new... hobbies...

Again, interesting thread

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Sometimes, less is more.

16-Apr-2017 01:25:11 - Last edited on 16-Apr-2017 01:35:01 by HeroicSnorro

I don't mind sharing what I'd personally like to do in the future. I started out with chemical engineering because it genuinely interests me (although I'm moving more to materials science than hardcore chemical engineering, however) and challenges me on an intellectual level. I like wrestling around with those problems.

Although I've never really pursued it I myself would find it really awesome to get into the world of acting. However, I also know that it's a very tough world and only the best of the best are able to make a proper living off it. Pursuing chemical engineering would be the safer bet in this day and age.

Right now I'm part of the local student theatre association (this is my third year) and I've starred in Shakespeare's Midsummernight dream and Vondel's Lucifer, and I absolutely loved going through all of it with all those awesome people.

Even though I'm full time occupied with my studies I do have a plan to maybe create the opportunity to get into acting myself. Right now I'm also writing my own fantasy novel. While I know getting that published will be super tough as well people around me seem to be liking the story I'm penning down. I'll have to take the time to properly rewrite the first novel (Yes, I am already working on the second one right now) before attempting to publish it, but if I can manage to pull that off and it becomes a decent success...

If that gets me sufficient funds to properly give acting a shot without bankrupting myself I'll definitely give it a go, and if it eventually doesn't work out I can at least say I've tried and I'll happily return to chemical engineering or maybe writing some more if there's demand for it.

And as for what inspired me to look into acting... I think stepping out of your daily (mundane) life and assuming someone else's hide for even just a moment has a certain appeal to me. It's hard to describe honestly

-=HeroicSnorro=- Sometimes, less is more.

19-Apr-2017 05:39:42

The situation you are describing is called a Post Scarcity Society , though such situations never tend to last, not historically any way. The current system is based in perpetual growth in order to sustain itself, the 90's saw the introduction of the IT revolution (You've all heard of companies like Google!) that stopped the economies from hitting a wall back then, as massive growth in those sectors pulled out fat out of the fire. At present there is nothing to take its place, maybe it'll sort itself out, maybe not but some resources are threatening to run out and that is going to create problems of its own. That is except maybe a big push into space, mad as it sounds a big push in that direction may serve to solve some problems in the long term.

Creating the world you are talking about would require a big shift in thinking and how we live. Automation is going to keep being cheaper than people doing certain jobs and they will only keep getting better at it. People used to say that horses would never be replaced by the industrial revolution, they would always be needed, Yes, as burgers and ridding for fun, but not in the same numbers, Not a fate I'd enjoy personally, I don't know about you . So it would require a big shift as that takes hold and we'd have to make sure it's as disaster proof as we can. Humans should be left to do what they do best, have some fun, and explore everywhere. On Earth there is just very few places left to truly explore.

Even if you could snap you fingers to go to every solar system in the galaxy, one for ever snap, it would still take 250m years or so to visit them all, that might keep us busy for a while lol. And that would only be amongst many. We just have to make sure these tools being conceived of and made are there to support us rather than outright replace.

Am I the only one envisioning ratings being a driving force in such an "unlimited resourse" economy? The purpose of adventure is to shine light into dark places,
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23-Apr-2017 18:13:21 - Last edited on 23-Apr-2017 18:19:14 by Solanumtinkr