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when has this ever happened? stop making things up in your mind

• lambdaone 10mo ago
  The subprime mortgage crisis that led to the Great Recession comes to mind. The destruction of Boeing for short-term profits. Private equity's destruction of public companies. The entire American health insurance system.
  • simianwords 10mo ago
    do you think by and large this describes the american economy?
    • Natfan 10mo ago
      yes.
• happymellon 10mo ago
  It hasn't with AI. But it's exactly what the executives say, and why they are interested in AI. There is a post currently right next to this one on the front page about Autodesk showing a desire to use AI to fire workers. https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/autodesk-lay-off-about-7-workforce-2026-01-22/ https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/autodesk-lay-...
  • simianwords 10mo ago
    i think workers getting fired is okay
    • happymellon 9mo ago
      You are allowed your opinion. It doesn't stop this > when has this ever happened? Being wrong. They are excited for AI because they want to avoid employing people.