If we are getting a new money system, new internet, new everything... how much energy to spend on what we currently have? Or just chill and enjoy myself and let things coast a bit more in terms of making a living? A bit of WW3 theatre and transient economic collapse could give me a lovely excuse to avoid having to do responsible stuff.
I think the engineers who are capable of independent thought will be kept more than busy with the rebuilding of society and education.
I think you've earned a nice sabbatical though.
