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The middle class was already flagging, destroying all knowledge work is like the coup de grace. Not sure how this isn't clear to people.
by boringuser2 4y ago
The middle class was already flagging, destroying all knowledge work is like the coup de grace.
Not sure how this isn't clear to people.
- fortissimohn 4y agoSurely this technology will be used for the benefit of humanity. By 2030 we will be working 15 hour weeks and all people will have homes!
- agentultra 4y agoThe reward for increased productivity is more work! The problem for the capitalist is having to pay all those pesky people to do the work. Eats into profits. Now we can burn out 2 people and do the work that used to take 10!
- amrocha 4y agoBut wait, that means there 8 unemployed people without money to spend on our business... Oh I know! Get the government to give everyone money! Just not so much money that they can compete with us!
- quickthrower2 4y agoThis but un-ironically! Politically it is hard ti support UBI. But print a $10k stipend for every person because the economy is tanking is obviously palatable. It is always seen as fine if you fix a problem in retrospect and without a tax rise. Money will eventually be like Robux.
- weatherlite 4y ago> Politically it is hard ti support UBI. Yeah? Maybe now. Let's see in 5-10 years. I don't think things will remain the same.
- boringuser2 4y ago[flagged]
- agentultra 4y agoAnd execs will get even bigger bonuses, share holders get more dividends! Everybody wins!
- quickthrower2 4y agoTo reply to the now dead comment, yes it will be a shock to people who got used to lavish lifestyles, myself included. OTOH you wont need to rent in central SF anymore.
- blazespin 4y agoIt's not quite there yet, but it certainly could be.