CHAPTER 1460: CHAPTER 252: THE FUTURE COMES SWEEPING IN, REGARDLESS OF PEOPLE’S OPINIONS (2/2)_3

"Ian," he asked, "since the Heart of Terra is so strong, what about those unemployed people in your territory, and those who will want to find work in the future?"

This was much the same question as ’Second Prince Michael’ once posed to Ian.

—When artificial intelligence and productivity reach a level where humans are no longer needed... what is the meaning of ordinary people?

Ian couldn’t give an answer back then because he didn’t fully understand Terra’s current situation.

But now, he can give an answer.

"Ordinary people don’t need a meaning. They need to study—haven’t even finished their studies, yet thinking about the meaning of life?"

"Like you and me, just a few years old, and already reminiscing about the past? Let’s all look to the far future first."

Ian said earnestly, "If the Heart of Terra replaces all people’s jobs, then everyone should go and study for me!"

"Once they figure out what they want to pursue, understand their dreams and ideas, they will naturally take the initiative to learn, to practice, to master the Meditation Technique, and thereby become Sublimators of the Arcane Pathway."

"In this way, their significance naturally stands out—because they will gain power and longevity, becoming more free to pursue self-worth fulfillment! And in the end, they will find their place in the new world."

"As for other issues."

Ian turned his head, and beside him, the virtual 3D model of the agricultural buildings appeared: "As things stand, the design of the agricultural buildings has gradually matured."

"In the Xiawei Territory and Highland Territory, there are more than twenty areas suitable for constructing agricultural buildings. We can now build more than three hundred agricultural buildings, and this number will gradually increase with the development of the Bison Mountain Range."

"As long as the Alchemy Workshop can produce enough nutrient solution, then just Xiawei Territory alone can produce enough grain to feed more than half of South Ridge—the Forest Ocean Spirit will also assist us in this, we don’t need to worry about not being able to sustain people!"

"Next, I will design a reward and occupational authority system based on ’academic achievements’, but that will be something for the future."

Upon hearing this, even Adalbert, who always managed to keep up with Ian’s thinking, was stunned.

"Study? Use artificial intelligence and the Forest Ocean Spirit to manage the agricultural system, provide free food, and then make everyone study full-time?"

"This... this is basically going to destroy all past production systems..." he said in disbelief, "Moreover, many people don’t want to study!"

"Yes. You’re right. But even now there are many people who don’t want to work. At the very least, I will provide them with free food and housing, and that is progress."

Ian calmly stated, "I intend to shape a culture and social system that from the ground up is entirely different from Terra Continent."

"You can call it ’Technocrat Governance’... or ’Revisionist Foresightism’."

"It’s not about completely abandoning means of entertainment, but rather redirecting resources originally used for luxury enjoyment towards public infrastructure and educational resources."

Turning his head, Ian made eye contact with Adalbert, who was frowning, seemingly wanting to say something: "I know what you want to say."

"Throughout history, those who attempted to create a predefined path for humans, to design the future, all ended in failure—even if I am a Prophet... no, precisely because I am a Prophet, I have already seen the future failure of this system of mine."

"Human desires are boundless, and the human spirit of progress is also boundless—humans will always be dissatisfied, longing for a better life, and that’s the driving force of progress."

"However, without experiencing failure, human society cannot become better, and time flows relentlessly, it will not stop flowing just because you fear failure and wish for success."

"People’s thoughts are the most meaningless things, as are success and failure."

At this moment, Ian smiled, a smile not bright or cheerful, but rather with a steely resolve: "So, Adalbert, accompany me, accompany all of Terra, in experiencing this failure!"

"Even failure is better than stagnation."

"Because the future comes rolling in, without asking anyone’s opinion!"