Fair point. I think the main thought is can the concept be revisited? Definitely using a market driven pull model versus a forced pushed model of course. Does the advent of the following change the equation:
1.) Amazon on-demand self driving delivery
2.) Free, fully automated production of consumer staples
2.) Lower cost broadband with low cost education like Khan academy and free crowdsourced entertainment like Youtube
3.) Cheap renewable energy/batteries
4.) Other solutions from Sam A/YC funded startups