From: Dehede011@aol.com
Date: Sat Nov 16 2002 - 11:36:39 MST
"Robert J. Bradbury" <bradbury@aeiveos.com> Wrote: There seems to be a
fundamental assumption in the libertarian perspective that there can *never*
be a computer/algorithm sufficiently complex that it can optimize both local
and global conditions (i.e. squeeze the waste and redundancy out of the
economy).
Robert in a sense you are milking the cow at the wrong end. <G> The problem
has two components:
1. Learning to maximise the outputs giving limited inputs.
2. Deciding what the end goals are to be.
According to the theoretical work I have seen the problem is that while
the stated goals of socialism are simple to state in broad sweeping
statements they are impossible to define in concrete terms. What is the
common good? What do we mean by maximise output.
It is terrible but eventually we find those things too difficult define
and too difficult to decide politically so we turn to a strong leader to make
those decisions for us. Sometimes we turn to a Hitler, etal that turns into
a dictator, sometimes we turn to a Thatcher/Reagan that backs away toward a
free market.
Ron h.
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