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Originally posted by Stoic View Post
If he stole them, it's entirely different.
But if he took them accidentally, you can't expect him to return them promptly if he doesn't know he has them.
Hard to believe that he's had some of them in his possession for 16 years and never came across them.
I agree with what a commentor on CNN said: "It's not the number of documents, it's the mishandling that is a crime." At best, cooperating with the DOJ or FBI should get him a mitigated sentence.
"For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6
"Theology can be an intellectual entertainment." Metropolitan Anthony Bloom
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Originally posted by Sparko View Post
Except supply and demand would end up causing everything to get more expensive as everyone's income increased and everyone wanted more stuff. Meaning eventually everyone would be back to the same old poverty.
Relying on an AI chatbot for advice is probably not a good idea. It isn't actually thinking. It is a simple language processor. It also gives you what you ask for. For example:
Explain why equitable incomes would not maximize total happiness given the same total money supply.
Equitable incomes, where everyone receives the same amount of money, would not necessarily maximize total happiness for several reasons.
First, people have different needs and preferences, and a one-size-fits-all approach to income distribution may not take these differences into account. For example, someone with a large family may have higher expenses than someone living alone, and would therefore require a higher income to maintain the same level of happiness.
Second, people have different abilities and motivations, and a more unequal distribution of income may provide incentives for individuals to work harder and be more productive, which can lead to economic growth and increased overall prosperity.
Third, people have different aspirations and goals, and some people may find greater happiness in achieving their goals even if it means earning more than others.
Lastly, people may have different risk preferences, some may be more content with less money and more security, while others may be willing to take on more risks for greater rewards.
Therefore, while equitable incomes may seem fair and just on the surface, they may not be the most effective way to maximize total happiness given the same total money supply.
Does time exist in the Block Universe?
In the block universe theory, also known as eternalism, the past, present, and future all exist simultaneously in a four-dimensional spacetime. Time is not seen as something that flows or progresses, but rather as another dimension like space. According to this theory, the universe is a "block" of spacetime that exists in its entirety, and events that we perceive as happening in the "present" are simply our current location within the block. So technically speaking, time exist but it's not change or flow.
(I don't know what happened to its grammar in that last sentence.)
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Originally posted by Stoic View Post
Assuming questions are asked in a neutral manner, it could be a useful mediator in some TWEB discussions. For example:
Does time exist in the Block Universe?
In the block universe theory, also known as eternalism, the past, present, and future all exist simultaneously in a four-dimensional spacetime. Time is not seen as something that flows or progresses, but rather as another dimension like space. According to this theory, the universe is a "block" of spacetime that exists in its entirety, and events that we perceive as happening in the "present" are simply our current location within the block. So technically speaking, time exist but it's not change or flow.
(I don't know what happened to its grammar in that last sentence.)
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostExcept supply and demand would end up causing everything to get more expensive as everyone's income increased and everyone wanted more stuff.
You would only get inflation in the event that economic growth couldn't keep up with the increased demand, which doesn't seem likely.
Meaning eventually everyone would be back to the same old poverty.
Relying on an AI chatbot for advice is probably not a good idea. It isn't actually thinking.
The poor quality answers it gave to you inverting the question shows it's not necessarily to be relied on."I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostThe poor getting richer does increase demand yes. This is generally good for economic growth for that reason. By contrast, inequality increasing harms economic growth for a similar reason.
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostThe poor getting richer does increase demand yes. This is generally good for economic growth for that reason. By contrast, inequality increasing harms economic growth for a similar reason.
You would only get inflation in the event that economic growth couldn't keep up with the increased demand, which doesn't seem likely.
No.
Indeed, I was merely testing its knowledge in the area. I get my knowledge from academic research, not AIs.
The poor quality answers it gave to you inverting the question shows it's not necessarily to be relied on.
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Originally posted by Sparko View Post
So if everyone is rich and makes the same as everyone else, then what incentive is there to increase production of anything? Why, for example, would someone build more houses if they already have as much money as they will ever have since they are getting paid the same as everyone else and are already rich? Only capitalism, competition and the ability to get richer than you are gives you the incentive to produce and improve your products.
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Originally posted by CivilDiscourse View PostSweeden is the third most unequal (income wise) country in the world
Edit. Ah, you meant wealth, not income. Sweden has very low income inequality but very high wealth inequality. Well I would say it sounds like Sweden needs some strong inheritance taxes.Last edited by Starlight; 01-27-2023, 08:28 AM."I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostSo if everyone is rich and makes the same as everyone else, then what incentive is there to increase production of anything?
From empirical observation, countries that have low inequality are still able to inspire this productivity, but the people report being happier.Last edited by Starlight; 01-27-2023, 08:29 AM."I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostA quick Google shows that claim to be extremely false.
Edit. Ah, you meant wealth, not income. Sweden has very low income inequality but very high wealth inequality. Well I would say it sounds like Sweden needs some strong inheritance taxes.
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI don't advocate for everyone having the exact same income. A bit of inequality to inspire productivity is fine.
From empirical observation, countries that have low inequality are still able to inspire this productivity, but the people report being happier.
Heck if you compare incomes of say 1960 to today you will see the same thing. Back then middle class made like $4,000 a year. And poor might be $1,000 a year. You increase everyone's income to what would be considered rich back then, say $50,000 for middle class and $20,000 for poor, and you have today's income. But are the poor any richer? No, because prices of everything increased also. You could buy an average home in 1960 for around $11,000. But today it is around $200,000. So if you increase incomes, you also increase inflation and everything settles into the same old thing.
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Originally posted by Thoughtful Monk View Post
Name any other crime that the clock starts not when the crime happens but when someone realizes what they've done.
"I clocked you going 90MPH in a 25MPH zone."
"I'm sorry, officer, I didn't intend to break the law."
"Oh, well, in that case, I'll let you be on your way."
Yeah, it doesn't work like that.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Machinist View Post
Please don't build more houses...I know you got to, but please make them look nice. I'm just referring to all the ticky tacky strewn all over America.
Little Boxes
Little boxes on a hillside
Little boxes made of ticky tacky
Little boxes on a hillside
Little boxes all the same
There's a pink one ,and a green one
And a blue one, and a yellow one
And they're all made out of ticky tacky
and they all look just the same....
there is more but since I am on my tablet I can't copy and paste the youtube url.
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