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> But it's worth noting that nearly identical catalogs were compiled for every major technological shift in modern history. And it has been... quite a correct
by raincole 9mo ago
> But it's worth noting that nearly identical catalogs were compiled for every major technological shift in modern history.
And it has been... quite a correct view? In the past few decades the US cranked up its Gini index from 0.35 to ~0.5, successfully eliminated single-earner housebuyers[0]. It's natural to assume the current technology shift will eliminate double-earner housebuyers too. The next one would probably eliminate PC-buyers if we're lucky!
[0]: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/12/the-decline-of-single-earner-housebuyers-in-america https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/12/the-decli...
- _DeadFred_ 8mo agoThe scifi books were right in predicting future relationships would be poly, they just didn't explain it was because it was the only way people would be able to afford to live.