the future - free
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- rizm0
We are now living in a monetary system where everything is based upon money. This system corrupts very easily as we all notice. In zeitgeist 2 they're talking about a possible sollution. They call it a resource based society.
- I couldn't watch any of the Zeitgeists, my TV and speakers kept spouting hot air.rounce
- ********0
With thinking robots -- maybe possible
So far people are not mature enough to do free deliberate labor to live in an utopia of true communism
- moprints0
I think that anything digital based will cost nothing, or have no real value - its been heading that way already, look at the transition of music in such a short time. Also any new media, apps, websites, films are falling.
Physical things will always cost money, (I think I might be a carpenter or something), but even physical arts like this are being outsourced and are available more freely and cheaply with every day.
- designbot0
Quality goods and services will always come with a price.
I actually see a reversal happening. With the heightened focus and awareness on the enviornment and consumerism, I think people are getting smart on paying for quality especially in regards to tangible goods. Specifically I see the future of the US as starting to produce it's own goods instead of exporting materials to China, that are then manufacturered/assembled (usually by hand) and then imported back to the US where we use these products for their short life span, then throw them into the trash.....that then get's exported back (again) to China's landfills. It's the most inneficient system anyone could imagine. That may sound off topic, but the shift that I believe is taking place will apply to everything...even digital media.
btw, moprints...I disagree. I think everything (exaggerating obviously) is headed towards going digital and there is very real money to be made. The line between whats "physical vs. digital" is quickly becoming blurred. Think about how many people purchase apps for their iphone (some that have no real purpose or function and are pure entertainment) or the success of itunes for digital downloads. Then there is Steam ( Client to download PC Game digitally) which has also been super successful. These are just a few examples. I actually prefer physical copies of these things, but I think the younger generation is the exact opposite....they even seem to look at CD's (which aren't that old) as some sort of ancient relic....blows my mind since I remember using tapes and records as a kid.
- janne760
i have just read about a new trend in which the web will "return" to increasing numbers of services that need be paid for.
- ukit0
But for every subscription service, someone can create a free alternative.
- baseline_shift0
there is no free lunch.
unless its dehydrated protein pills in the year 2090. Those will be free
- baseline_shift0
there is no free lunch.
unless its dehydrated protein pills in the year 2090. Those will be free
- plash0
not free in accordance to our dept; public and national;
free is a word that gets suckers to buy...
- ********0
Free, ad-revenue sponsored music and film, is going to suck ass.
You heard it here first.
- little ads popping up, youtube style, but at the theatre.baseline_shift
- ********0
For example. Think about a McDonalds cheese burger in all it's premium goodness.
Now imagine what the free, ad-revenue sponsored one will taste like!
That's the future for the tight-fisted global population. Because 'free' is always better, isn't it.
- ********0
ISN'T IT.
- designbot0
^Reminds me of how you can't even skip advertisements (usually trailers) on DVD's you buy!
You try to press menu and get "function not available at this time" I bought the DVD GFY!!!! I'm not going to watch this shit every time I put this movie in!
- ukit0
Well it is true that the price of goods tend to drop over time as the means of production get more efficient. I think we are seeing a similar thing with virtual things like design and programming.
And that may be a good thing, because it reduces the barrier to entry for people who might have a good business idea but not the millions that a young Bill Gates had access to.
- ukit0
Today, if I want to create a website with e-commerce, forum, dynamic content etc, I can do it easily - for free.
- jonturi0
here's a great book you can read online for Free...
Howard Rheingold - Tools for Thought (history of computing)
http://www.rheingold.com/texts/t…