tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post1238884879025738937..comments2024-03-24T05:26:32.964-07:00Comments on Advancing Time: Does The Peter Principle Apply To Mankind?Bruce Wildshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10181323607060607040noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-90663237765877230032017-05-03T10:23:06.188-07:002017-05-03T10:23:06.188-07:00Yes, exactly. "people choosing to work" ...Yes, exactly. "people choosing to work" ... yes, when there *is* work. Construction has dramatically slowed down around where I live and since it's not a big city environment, the workers in that industry are left to do ... what exactly? Like the workers whose charcoal (or other) plant is closing, are they supposed to be re-trained as web masters and medical billing specialists? I think not.Foufinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17454629717636810391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-44035785422334274242014-12-13T09:51:30.009-08:002014-12-13T09:51:30.009-08:00In other words, I think we are fairly intelligent ...In other words, I think we are fairly intelligent but it is easier to just do it the wrong way and then fabricate reasons for war-mongering the world over....Look at the divergence between LIGHT SWEET and GASOLINE price...down 50% in the crude, and 8-10% in the stuff we breathe and eat.dcatlowpjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568127255552643343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-9210503802743275892014-12-13T09:48:01.562-08:002014-12-13T09:48:01.562-08:00I think that this was a great article and examines...I think that this was a great article and examines the true issues that mankind faces. We travel to the EU and build and replace is JUST beginning there, which is a "bleed over" from the way we do things here. I also want to add that WOOD and STUCCO as building materials make 1940's homes today completely DEPRECIATED (I know, we own one and the costs to mitigate the wood rot and asbestos is beyond us and thus we are taking those costs OUT of our asking price and praying no one cares)....<br /><br />I finally want to add that we have a moral/ethical issue as beings. Anyone can clearly understand that much of what we do as beings here are related to "commonly accepted principles" such as our Credit markets (Liar loans are back) so I think your thread could have emphasized that it is EXCESS profiteering, stemming from MORALITY issues versus what we SHOULD do to achieve energy independence, as the primary culprit. In other words, I am convinced that it is INTELLECT, PHILOSOPHY and ETHICS (lack thereof) that are the root causes and from the mind springs the issues that will face us until we die.dcatlowpjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568127255552643343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-69248010860696967412014-12-10T05:08:59.676-08:002014-12-10T05:08:59.676-08:00Thanks for the comment, but as someone who employe...Thanks for the comment, but as someone who employees a few workers and has tried to get extra help I have found that many people find getting a job easier than keeping it because they lack the basic skills related to working, this includes showing up for work! I was not putting out "right wing BS," work is important and gives people direction.<br /><br />Unemployment is a growing world wide problem with bad tax policies and government interference that often favors large businesses adding to the problem. Unemployment tears at the fabric of society as many of the unemployed become disheartened. Overtime their skills tend to become "rusty" and obsolete. leading to debt and homelessness. Bruce Wildshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181323607060607040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-85947564281012228042014-12-07T18:39:59.118-08:002014-12-07T18:39:59.118-08:00was with you untill "this is in a world where...was with you untill "this is in a world where the number of people choosing to work is declining and those being supported by govern". Yet another right winger BS spreading propaganda and mixing propaganda with his articles. <br />People are NOT working because <br />1 most jobs have been moved to CHina and <br />2 because robotics are taking over. <br />Otherwise good article. sapienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707634809200952498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-30936989498751889112014-12-02T08:28:22.557-08:002014-12-02T08:28:22.557-08:00Very relevant article. Scary when you think of the...Very relevant article. Scary when you think of the long term consequences of our modern habits of material acquisition and quick disposal even when things are not broken (e.g. changing out cellphones every year just to have the latest model). This is the first time I've heard of the Peter Principle but permit me me propose an argument. The employee will continue to get promoted on the condition that his skill set and competence matches the job he's preparing for (in a perfect meritocracy at least). The next promotion therefore ought not to mean career developing moves (furthering education, diversifying skills etc.) come to a halt. To translate this to the sustainability issue, there is hope that technological advancements, innovation and improved understandings of our resources etc. can contribute towards better and more efficient use. Example: compare the efficiency of a gasoline engine 20 years ago to the efficiency of a modern gasoline engine. Additional innovations like KERS (kinetic energy recovery systems) etc are increasingly finding their way into consumer level cars. I agree, more than anything, changes in attitudes need to accompany these such advancements. If both of these (attitude changes and technological advancements/innovation) take place parallel to ongoing consumption I think that there is some hope left.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886114761954498121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992740250270600844.post-55924713772546248342014-12-01T06:37:23.711-08:002014-12-01T06:37:23.711-08:00In a normal and natural world I do believe your &q...In a normal and natural world I do believe your "Peter Principal" would stop the madness or at least adjust as it goes along but today how many "employees" are really being judged or promoted because of their competence or lack there of?<br /><br />The cheap energy problem is coming around to bite us at the worst time imaginable. Not only have we shifted to the throw away society you mention but we have been infected by misguided liberal social engineers who absolutely require those cheap and plentiful energy inputs to even begin their failed experiments. Rising to the level of one's incompetence isn't even possible under their system unless you happen to be the right gender/race mix.<br /><br />We are heading into this world energy crisis shackled and hamstrung from the start.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.com