* the potential of our civilization if we could all get better education. in that context, automation is an opportunity, that, if recognized, will allow us to focus more on artistic endeavors and scientific research. education for that is possible and affordable. all it takes is political will to actually do that. imagine what we could achieve if everyone was highly educated.

* the potential the internet has unleashed in allowing people to become creative and share their creativity. yes, there is a lot of trash, but among that trash there are gems, and more great content and code is being self published now than was ever published before.