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This is a problem with capitalism in general, not just with AI.

• version_five 3y ago
  We're seeing this happen a lot with "AI" - now that it's a super popular topic people use it as the lens though which they project their general political grievances. It gets more attention.
• janalsncm 3y ago
  Well, it’s a problem with any economic system which uses labor as a proxy for value/rights. If my political power is predicated on my ability to withdraw labor or move to a new country, it’s not going to be good for me when my services are no longer required.
• atq2119 3y ago
  Reminds me of the point made by Ted Chiang that (roughly, from memory) when people express fear of technology, quite often what they really fear is capitalism and how it will use the technology. This goes back all the way to the Luddites, who weren't actually anti-technology/progress. They were opposed to how its benefits were captured and by whom.
  • sdwr 3y ago
    There's at least 3 prongs there. PvP - someone will use it against me PvE - someone will do it better than me and EvP - it will take something away from our human experience None of those really capture the weight of tradition though. Loss of control is a hard pill to swallow. Feels better to keep on doing the old thing that kinda works, instead of the new unknown.