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> they wouldn't pose anything like the existential threat They will further the decline of the city. If you are hoping to see America densify and embrace vibra
by omegaworks 10y ago
> they wouldn't pose anything like the existential threat
They will further the decline of the city. If you are hoping to see America densify and embrace vibrant walkable communities, there will no longer be that visceral pressure of commute-hate to encourage it.
Additionally, there will be 3+ million Americans that will be out of a job because of it. You witnessed just how backwards a huge abandoned workforce took us on November 8th, don't underestimate the impact another wave of displacement could have.
- andrewflnr 10y agoDo you seriously think that compares to nuclear holocaust? Ecological collapse caused by reckless tinkering? Hard AI takeoff? Any sort of out-of-control replicating technology? We're worried about the literal extinction of humanity. Urban decay and unemployment don't even register on that scale.
- lithos 10y agoDesperate humans are a great fuel for any type of change. Those desperate people will not care about the world burning around them, or prevention of it burning. Walmart, insurance, and shipping companies are one of the top 5 or all in the top 5 as employer's for a frightening number of States. All of these are ripe for AI disruption.