• ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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      Automation is only seen as a negative because of capitalist relations. In a socialist economy it just means more free time for people to enjoy as they like.

        • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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          Why would it be satire. In case you’re not familiar with the concept of socialism, it’s a system where the means of production are publicly owned and directed towards meeting the common needs of people living in a country. The only goal of work is to create things that people need to live well. When this work can be automated then there is less work for people to do collectively.

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            I know what socialism is, I just wouldn’t call China a socialist country. There are socialist elements, but ultimately it’s the same kind of oppressive, authoritarian bullshit we same in the former USSR and its satellite states.

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                You think China and the USSR implement(ed) the ideas of socialism?

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                    Interesting.

                    If you wouldn’t mind, I’m curious what you think the main disconnects are between the USSRs representation in the west and your lived experience. I’m also pretty curious what you think about modern day Russia compared to your time in the USSR.