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| − | The '''post-scarcity age''' is an anticipated period where due to [[Closed-loop automation|advanced automated technology]], efficient use of [[Fundamental resources|natural resources]] and [[Open collaborative design|co-operation ]]there will be a great abundance of the material items, goods and services that everyone | + | The '''post-scarcity age''' is an anticipated period where due to [[Closed-loop automation|advanced automated technology]], efficient use of [[Fundamental resources|natural resources]] and [[Open collaborative design|co-operation ]]there will be a great abundance of the material items, goods and services that everyone needs, achieved with a minimal impact to the environment. It is likely that people who are used to an environment of great abundance will not be as obsessed with material possessions as most people in developed countries seem to be today - it may be a post-materialist era too. |
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Revision as of 22:25, 19 November 2006
The post-scarcity age is an anticipated period where due to advanced automated technology, efficient use of natural resources and co-operation there will be a great abundance of the material items, goods and services that everyone needs, achieved with a minimal impact to the environment. It is likely that people who are used to an environment of great abundance will not be as obsessed with material possessions as most people in developed countries seem to be today - it may be a post-materialist era too.
