> I think we can have a society that rewards people for productive or otherwise socially valuable contributions while also taking care of the poor and those who can’t work.
I find "socially valuable contributions" to be a disturbing phrase.
First, that implies there's some sort of authority - legal or otherwise - that determines "socially valuable."
Second, quite often society is wrong in what "it" values or finds popular.
Finally, I use "wrong" from my point of view. Obviously there are many definitions of "wrong" based on your ethics, morality, religion (or lack thereof), values, and preferences.
It sounds like yet another social credit system.. whoever runs it wins.
I find "socially valuable contributions" to be a disturbing phrase.
First, that implies there's some sort of authority - legal or otherwise - that determines "socially valuable."
Second, quite often society is wrong in what "it" values or finds popular.
Finally, I use "wrong" from my point of view. Obviously there are many definitions of "wrong" based on your ethics, morality, religion (or lack thereof), values, and preferences.
It sounds like yet another social credit system.. whoever runs it wins.