“You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy” — A Published WEF Statement That Remains
A Comparison to Classical Communism
In 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published a short video and a blog post by Danish politician Ida Auken titled “Welcome to 2030. I Own Nothing, Have No Privacy, and Life Has Never Been Better.”
The publication included the statement:
“You’ll own nothing and be happy.”
This statement remains publicly available on WEF channels and has not been retracted. Because it remains standing in the public record, it can be taken as a statement they continue to publicly present.
As written, it describes a future in which individuals do not personally own goods or property, instead relying on shared systems or platforms to access the resources they need.
Key Observations
Both frameworks involve common or collective ownership rather than private ownership.
The WEF/Auken vision is technology- and access-centered, without explicit social or class objectives.
Classical Communism is ideology-driven, aiming to reduce inequality and eliminate class-based exploitation.
Because the WEF statement is published and has never been retracted, it remains a public expression of their outlook, and the organization has chosen not to disavow it.
While the WEF scenario differs in purpose and emphasis from Communism, if implemented literally, it could result in the same practical outcome: the elimination of private property ownership.
Conclusion
The WEF’s “You’ll own nothing and be happy” statement publicly envisions a world without individual private ownership. While its stated purpose emphasizes technological efficiency and access rather than class equality, the practical effect—if realized—would be a society in which private property does not exist. Importantly, the statement remains in the public record and un-retracted, making it a standing reflection of the WEF’s vision for future economic and social structures.
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