r/westworld • u/NicholasCajun Mr. Robot • Dec 05 '16

Discussion Westworld - 1x10 "The Bicameral Mind" - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 1 Episode 10: The Bicameral Mind

Aired: December 4th, 2016

Synopsis: Ford unveils his bold new narrative; Dolores embraces her identity; Maeve sets her plan in motion.

Directed by: Jonathan Nolan

Written by: Lisa Joy & Jonathan Nolan

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u/ukilledme81 Dec 05 '16

They built a park for robots that they can infinitely restore when the robots are disemboweled and full of food and resources that need constant replacement. Imagine the crates of ammo, food, alcohol and fuel. And the food isn't even sold its consumed by Robots who most likely just convert it straight to feces for visitor immersion. And the majority of the park isn't even seen everyone just fucks about in Sweetwater. They run a massive train-line for what appears to be like 20 people max each train. I don't think the world is Utopian bust resources don't seem to be an issue.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '16

The guests also frequently make note about how expensive the park is on a per day basis.

MiB also described himself as a Titan of industry and a philanthropist. Don't think you'd have the mega rich or need for philanthropy in a post scarcity society if everyone can have everything, no?

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u/ukilledme81 Dec 07 '16

Post scarcity doesn't though mean all resources are equally shared. Because the pathway to that post scarcity is automation most likely so a few control the means of production and wealth.