Reddit reviews Who Owns the Future?

I am curious as to who is to blame here. It seems like this is a culmination of numerous factors that were either ignored or downplayed in significance.

Most notably, I'm sure no one could have predicted how quickly technological advancements made it possible for machines/robots to replace human labor. I could be wrong about that, but it seems this trend has exponentially grown at a rate that would be difficult to keep up.

The rise of the information and big data age means that fewer jobs are on the market because just a few BIG players can trickle down information by collecting (for free I might add) it from the masses. Think Google, Amazon, etc. They are in the business of big data, largely on the backs of individuals who are not compensated for what they input. This is tricky, because consumers love the ability to use services for free or low cost, without realizing that they are sucking dry jobs essential to them. We must change our economy to represent this shift if we hope to maintain a middle-class.

A lot of this is explained in a great book by Jaron Lanier in "Who Owns The Future."

I'm currently reading Jaron Lanier's "Who Owns The Future?" This book is absolutely incredible with it's ability to break down the current and future states of the internet, global economies and their influence over each other. If this kind of stuff interests you, this book will leave you with a total chub.

I don't mean to come off as "i know a lot of stuff and i don't need your advice," i just don't want to come off as "I have no idea what I am doing, so do not trust me with your data."

Survey fatigue is a real thing psychology and market research has to deal with. If i do not feel confident that my data will be used prudently, then i will not take a survey. I get a lot of my internet ethics from this book. (great read if you are into big data and the dangers of it)

I have not tried the milk stout, but I can ask Sean O'Connor when they are going to tap it. I'll also ask if he knows where Flat12 is being distributed in Bloomington. I've had a lot of luck with finding Flat12 at Kroger or Marsh (can't remember which), so try the craft beer section at those grocery stores sometime. The Flat Jack Pumpkin Ale is in season right meow, so the Milk Stout will be the next one up.

I would recommend watching this INTERVIEW from March 4th, and his new BOOK is discussed HERE on Forbes.com. As the inventor of virtual reality, one of the top 300 inventors in history, and also listed in the top 100 most influential people in the world (Time Magazine 2010) his theories on the future of economy and how the internet plays into that should be read by any serious crypto advocate. Plus he's just an upbeat and positive person. ;)

According to Jaron Lanier this is destroying the middle class. http://www.amazon.com/Who-Owns-Future-Jaron-Lanier/dp/1451654960