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We probably won't even have to worry about this (and if we do it won't be for ages), but from an ideological/philosophical viewpoint it might be interesting. What future society should the Hive aim for?
Eudaimonic - Marx's glorious far off utopia?
Here's what the data links had to say about Eudaimonic: Perhaps the most pleasant to contemplate living in, this far future society takes its name from an ancient Greek word for fulfillment and happiness. Eudaimonic society encourages each citizen to achieve happiness through striving to fulfill completely his or her potential. Population, Economy, and Industry all experience healthy growth. Violence fades as society grows more tolerant and just, and even when this society's hand is forced it often shoots to subdue rather than to destroy.
Thought Control - who needs a real utopia when you can make people think they're living in one?
Here's what the data links had to say about Thought Control: The ultimate in "Big Brother" methods, Thought Control effuses subtle neurochemical triggers into the atmosphere to render its population obedient, loyal, and resistant to outside ideas. But significant resources are required to maintain this level of control.
Cybernetic - I can't think how a cybernetic future fits in with any strand of Hive thinking, but it's a choice anyway.
Here's what the data links had to say about Cybernetic: In the far future, citizens may turn many of the tasks of governing society over to artificially intelligent computers, increasing efficiency and freeing individuals for more creative tasks. But will workers displaced by computers sink into despair, poverty, and possible unrest?
Eudaimonic - Marx's glorious far off utopia?
Here's what the data links had to say about Eudaimonic: Perhaps the most pleasant to contemplate living in, this far future society takes its name from an ancient Greek word for fulfillment and happiness. Eudaimonic society encourages each citizen to achieve happiness through striving to fulfill completely his or her potential. Population, Economy, and Industry all experience healthy growth. Violence fades as society grows more tolerant and just, and even when this society's hand is forced it often shoots to subdue rather than to destroy.
Thought Control - who needs a real utopia when you can make people think they're living in one?
Here's what the data links had to say about Thought Control: The ultimate in "Big Brother" methods, Thought Control effuses subtle neurochemical triggers into the atmosphere to render its population obedient, loyal, and resistant to outside ideas. But significant resources are required to maintain this level of control.
Cybernetic - I can't think how a cybernetic future fits in with any strand of Hive thinking, but it's a choice anyway.
Here's what the data links had to say about Cybernetic: In the far future, citizens may turn many of the tasks of governing society over to artificially intelligent computers, increasing efficiency and freeing individuals for more creative tasks. But will workers displaced by computers sink into despair, poverty, and possible unrest?
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