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> If AGI is created and then removes the need for any human to work, UBI (or the like) would be essential. Only if you think that capitalism and magic generati
by realce 3y ago
> If AGI is created and then removes the need for any human to work, UBI (or the like) would be essential.
Only if you think that capitalism and magic generative machines are compatible in any way. The need for UBI would only make sense if only certain classes of individuals can utilize AGI and others need to purchase their produce. How does such a world make sense, and why would anyone want to live in it? If a post-scarcity machine exists, why would tokens of scarcity need to exist - money - alongside it? Sounds like serfdom on easy-mode.
- ozr 3y ago> The need for UBI would only make sense if only certain classes of individuals can utilize AGI and others need to purchase their produce. This is part of that mindset. The idea of AGI being freely available is horrifying to x-riskers. The idea of it not existing is also just not possible. So they want to see it in the hands of as few people as possible.
- potatototoo99 3y agoUBI and machines doing a lot of work does not mean post-scarcity. UBI is just that - basic; and I don't think anyone believes it will be quick to get to a point where machines have eliminated ALL jobs.