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How do we prevent mathemathics from devolving into the Medieval Era of secrecy?

158 points · 146 comments · jjgreen

Arubis · 1789681849 · focus · HN ↗
Like we can prevent the rest of our society from devolving into the Medieval Era of secrecy: by treating individuals with respect and dignity and not as the ore from which resources can be profitably extracted.
1. FactNotFeeling · 1789681905 · focus · HN ↗
  Any solutions to this issue that aren't unrealistic socialist pipe dreams?
  1. AngryData · 1789686699 · focus · HN ↗
    Why is socialism a pipe dream? Unions and co-ops aren't pipe dreams, and if we had nation wide unions or converted most businesses into co-ops, we would arguably be living under a socialist economy. If people had direct voting power over economic and business issues that would be socialism.
    Some methods are more realistic than others, but I don't see a requirement for any outlandish ideas.

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