Suppose a world with too many people
Not enough food to feed good or evil
For the poor too little medical care
Not enough, clean water or air
Now suppose they invented an AI robot that did all the work
No further need for mechanic, technician or clerk
Would we then all those people need
For them no jobs only mouths to feed
Now only consumers no producers
For an economy they are reducers
With no jobs to earn money
All become dependent on daddy or mommy
And when parents die all will colapse
With the lazy children that only want to take naps
Wouldn’t it be more efficient to let the idle die
Eight billion, a number now far too high
Eliminate the handicapped, the less intelligent, old, the anchors to society
Leaving only the most powerful ,no further variety
No more exploitation or consumption as a solution
No more devastation or pollution
Ecological balance, without need of war's destruction
Only the best for genetic reproduction
We could not tell them, just spread disease
Without sufficient doctors or medicine an epidemic the population would ease
Just suppose
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Good write SB. There's horrible eugenics, who wish for some of those things towards the end of the poem. They set themselves up as judges, or gods even (or even God maybe). saying, yes, let's dispose of the 'rubbish', 'sub-standard' humans. Even if they succeeded, they themselves would be left, and THEY might see themselves as the 'rubbish'. Though they would be caught up in their hypocrisy and see themselves as the superior ones. Eugenics is evil, I say.
That's a lot of thinking, Fido says, and advises me to have a lay down and rest now. lol.
Me again! I'm reading a bit on the environment and nutrients in rivers, lakes, etc. It seems there can be too many nutrients in some waters, that works adversely to some species of flora and fauna - called eutrophy = 'Well-fed'. Or eutrophication. That's all my 3 brain cells used up, saying that word!
Thanks so much my friend for seeing the meaning of this poem. Conspiracy theories abound but it doesn't take a genius to see that there is a waterfall ahead when the current picks up, white water begins and there is a deafening roar from in front of you
I actually got the meaning of a poem?! I don't get the meanings if the poems are too cryptic. lol.
You got it
Yep, deffo add an extra brain cell for me then! lol.
Suppose all the AI robots got together and realised humans were just useless beings.
How long before they just got rid of us. You see it with the drones in Ukraine, we're a step nearer to oblivion
Thank you Paul for the read and understanding. yes I am sure that that would be a logical step in that people really serve little purpose in an evolutionary plan. We our own worst enemy pollute our own environment, deplete it, kill ourselves and leave little contribution behind. Right now that new world order seems to be in favor of being taken care of by AI, eliminating all surplus competition, retaining what is of value to them, cutting costs and eliminating all the surplus cost of an over abundant population. If they sell their birthright to AI what will they do when its time to pay the piper
This poem explores the distressing consequences of overpopulation and the potential repercussions of technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, which raises ethical concerns about human worth, the economy, and the societal future if jobs become redundant and resources are limited. The poet appears to tackle problems such as poverty, dependency, the role of technology, genetic superiority, and societal decline, envisioning a dire situation where the marginalized are considered disposable, resulting in a dystopian outlook of a future where only the 'best' thrive.
Thank you Friendship for your read and interpretation. Right on the mark of what was intended it seems that evolution is a hard task master that has it's own rules and values. Are we just a bridge in the evolutionary flow being needed to make a higher form of life then discarded as a mere dead end on the evolutionary tree of life? Creator as god to be dethroned by his creation. I suppose.
You're so welcome, my dear friend.
Indeed, I agree with you 100%
Okay, Soren. I found your poem. On the money!
Now, how about if all this misery is feeding something else? Something that has no intention of "dying" anytime soon?
Thank you so much for the read. The question becomes, are we just an evolutionary bridge to another life form that needed us to create it? Are we to be another dead end on the evolutionary tree? Creator as god to be dethroned as creator, or will we maintain it as slave to man the factories and serve the elite, while the drones of society are discarded as unnecessary?
Well, I guess it all comes down to identification? Meaning, if we continue to identify as "human" then on and on it goes. Having said that, a guy called Jason Breshears has got me thinking. If you're interested, then you can check out his work on archaix.com.
'Brave new world that has such great intelligences in it !
Thank you Lorenz yes indeed George misjudged the year and Aldous gave no date. Appreciate the read
Don't worry! I read that human brains - well some of us(!) are vastly more intelligent than robots. Did I just grow one more brain cell, making 4 in total now? You too?! heehee.
So true Orchi it was true until they gave them an AI brain then the tables turned
A quiz now. Ooh! Fill in the blank - Since when was [name of a human being] intelligent?! lol.
Soren, that turn where people become “only mouths to feed” really struck me…it shows how quickly human worth gets reduced when value is measured purely by productivity. Excellent job, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks so much Tristan for your read and encouragement it is appreciated
You are most welcome, my Soren!
I'm not a fan of tecno nor robots, I like the human touch 🤖 a great price of poetry my dear sorrenbarret 🌹
Thank you my friend for your review and most kind words of support they are deeply valued
Powerful work. Tremendous.
Thank you so much Thomas it is most appreciated
Well placed Soren: Metaphor free, coherent – I’ll give you a big✔️for that alone. Now I could enjoyably debate nearly every other line there, but will settle on one for now as the larger project is not really suited to the MPS format.
Hot topic – how often do you see orchi jump up and down like that? But let’s maintain a steady course. Eugenics was openly discussed by notable people and other worthies in the thirties, and the debate only ground to a halt with the event of Hitler and WW2. But to cut to the chase: Who would have the power, the authority and how would it work in practice when and how, given there are gene/cultural lines the world could well do without?
Up for a further chat on that or anything else you feel particularly pleased or satisfied with at a time and place of your choosing.
Thanks Dave for the read and comment. Yea I am not a fan of forced Eugenics for various reasons some of which you mentioned and I don't think man is smart enough to play God. All I was doing here was stating a hypothetical that I discussed with someone the other day about AI and it taking over so many jobs now what are those people going to do. The other said starve and I said no they will become a overload on government systems. This person noted that that the mega rich may use this as a way to decrease population through insertion of disease and improper treatment. Wouldn't put it above them nor would I agree just found it an interesting thought so said suppose.
Whomsoever introduced the mega rich into the conversation deserves a round of applause.
The mega rich are the core of the problem and all solutions have to start there. No one should be forced to work if wealth were more evenly distributed.. a social wage and.....
The topic here, of course is now Social Justice.
BTW there appear to be no personalities here - just debate/chat . Great!!
Environmental, societal and other burning problems are touched upon and examined thoroughly in this piece of work. Emotionally and poetically it resembles rap genre, generally speaking - a thorough philosophic reflection on urgent subjects...
Thanks for the review and analysis it is most appreciated and valued
True words soren, those in power who could do something about the problems just do not care.
Andy
Thanks Andy for the review and understanding it is deeply appreciated
great write, and so true
Thank you so much for your review and comment. It is appreciated
most welcome, enjoyed the read
Sounds like a 'Dystopian' Novel waiting to be Wrote. Frightening!
Thanks so much for the read and comment it is deeply appreciated
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