It is a huge question but I don't expect it to be addressed in a serious way. The most likely outcome is that we will have a larger and larger percentage of the economy doing "fake" work that contributes nothing to actual productivity. "hampster wheel" jobs. The solutions I would prefer, such as a combination of eugenic incentives, citizen's dividend, and a buyout of existing non-productive work (paying bureaucrats to retire and not rehiring for their position) to make the economy more efficient is not feasible, at least within a democracy. China, which has a favorable attitude towards improving their average intelligence, may get an advantage in this area.
both of your replies. are very insightful... yes - china. it seems. the SMARTEST and most TALENTED folks end up in the government - they do have an advantage. see with industrialization. we maynot need that many folks - See John grays' POV Our governments are preparing for a future without work. . . . People will work, or rather some people will work, but only for a decade of their lives. They will retire in their late thirties, with fifty years of idleness in front of them. ... A billion balconies facing the sun. http://urania-josegalisifilho.blogspot.com/2012/04/billion-balconies-facing-sun-john-grays.html
This would be a very good idea. You would not believe some of the idiots I have interviewed: show up in khakis, low-cut stuff, etc. and no social skills. I am talking about jobs for PhDs, not burger flippers. They do not even know they are supposed to stand up, shake your hand (not like a fish), smile, and look you in the eye. I would not give anyone like that a job, regardless of their smarts or their resume.
ha .. .it seems that is the way.their living style. they cruised thru high school undergrad and grad school. doin that.. they seldom realize. u pay to attend college.. at a JOB , we PAY you. and not the other way round.. this new generation is up for some tough times..
my father drilled all those skills into me since the time I was a child, especially the handshake, always with a strong warning, "If you don't straighten up and mend your ways, you will end up being an employee your whole life."